Question

Select the statement that best describes how pollination begins. (2 points)

a
When a butterfly collects pollen from the ovule of a flower, it transfers the pollen to the pistil of another flower that it lands on.

b
When a butterfly collects pollen from the leaf of a flower, it transfers the pollen to the stamen of another flower that it lands on.

c
When a bee lands on a flower, it rubs against the stamen and collects pollen. When the bee lands on another flower, it transfers the pollen to the stigma.

d
When a bee lands on a flower, it rubs against the stigma and collects pollen. When the bee lands on another flower, it transfers the pollen to the stamen.

Answer 1

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, later enabling fertilisation and the production of seeds, most often by an animal or by wind. ... When pollination occurs between species it can produce hybrid offspring in nature and in plant breeding work.