Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 25

Question: Which one of the following may require pollinators, but is genetically similar to autogamy?

Options:

A) Geitonogamy

B) Xenogamy

C) Apogamy

D) Cleistogamy

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Geitonogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant. It may require pollinators, but since the pollen comes from the same plant, the genetic material is similar to that of autogamy (self-pollination within the same flower).