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Distinguish Between Cross-pollination and Self-pollination

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Original Question: By definition, explain the core difference between cross-pollination and self-pollination.

Distinguish Between Cross-pollination and Self-pollination

Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower; while cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains to the stigma of another flower either on the same plant or another but of the same species.

Self-pollination

Self-pollination in Flowers

Cross-pollination

Cross-pollination in Flowers