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    Question

    When pollen from a flower of one plant falls on the

    stigmas of other flowers of the same plant, as in Maize is known as ______
    A Cleistogamy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chasmogamy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Geitonogamy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Xenogamy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Geitonogamy, results when pollen from a flower of one plant falls on the stigmas of other flowers of the same plant, e.g., in Maize. The genetic consequences of geitonogamy are the same as those of autogamy.

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