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Asked: October 14, 2026In: Class 9 Science

A flower’s anthers are removed before it matures. Later, pollen from another plant of the same species is dusted onto its stigma and seeds are produced. Which process has been ensured here? (i) Self-pollination (ii) Cross-pollination (iii) Fertilisation (iv) Tissue culture

The correct option is (ii) Cross-pollination. Removing the anthers prevents self-pollination, while dusting pollen from a distinct individual plant of the same species onto the stigma guarantees cross-pollination. Class 9 Science Chapter 11 Reproduction How Life Continues Solutions Chapter 11 Reproduction ...