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Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen having a temperature of

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  • $-160^{\circ} C$
  • $-120^{\circ} C$
  • $-196^{\circ} C$
  • $-80^{\circ} C$
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The Correct Option is C

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Pollen grains can be stored for several years in liquid nitrogen at $ - 196^\circ C$ (Cryopreservation)
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Concepts Used:

Pollination and Double Fertilization

Pollination is defined as the pre-fertilization event or process, where pollen grains from another are transferred to the stigma of a flower.

Double fertilization is a complex process that involves the fusion of one female gametophyte with two male gametes.

Types of Pollination:

All plants having flowers completely rely on the pollination method for reproduction. There are 2 types of pollination –

  • Self Pollination
  • Cross-Pollination

The end products of double fertilization are:

  • Diploid Zygote
  • Primary Endosperm Nucleus