Question:

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

Updated On: Jul 21, 2024
  • Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen / nector robbers.
  • Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil
  • Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species
  • Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style
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The Correct Option is D

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Many pollen tubes of same species can also grow into the style.
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants takes place or happens when the production of a new organism occurs from two parents by making use of their gametes or sex cells. Both sexual and asexual reproduction can be found in plants. Nearly all flowering plants reproduce sexually. Flowers play a captious role in the process as it carries both the male and female reproductive parts commonly known as androecium and gynoecium respectively.

An individual flower comprises the following parts - 

  • Pedicle
  • Calyx
  • Petals
  • Sepals
  • Stamen
  • Pistil
  • Receptacle