NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Although functionally cross-pollination involving a pollinating agent, which of the following is genetically similar to autogamy since the pollen grains come from the same plant?
Options
- AXenogamy
- BGeitonogamy
- CCleistogamy
- DChasmogamy
Correct answer
B. Geitonogamy
Step-by-step solution
Geitonogamy is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant. Functionally, it is a type of cross-pollination because it involves a pollinating agent to transfer the pollen between different flowers. Genetically, it is similar to autogamy because the pollen grains come from the same plant, meaning there is no genetic variation introduced. Answer: Geitonogamy