Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
In which one of the followin pollination is autogamous ?
A
Geitonogamy
B
Chasmogamy
C
Cleistogamy
D
Xenogamy
Answer
Cleistogamy
Explanation
Solution
Autogamy is a kind of pollination in which the pollen from the anthers of a flower are transferred to stigma of the same flower. Cleistogamy, homogamy, bud pollination are three methods of the autogamy. Cleistogamy occurs in those plants, which never open and ensure complete self-pollination. E.g Commelina bengalensis, Oxalis, Viola etc.