How is pollen transferred from the male reproductive structure to the female in
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Question
How is pollen transferred from the male reproductive structure to the female in gymnosperms and angiosperms?
A. In gymnosperms only wind transfers pollen, while in angiosperms animals like bees or birds also transfer pollen
B. In both types of plants pollen is transferred by water and by animals
C. In both types of plants pollen is transferred only by the wind
D. In gymnosperms the pollen is transferred by animals like squirrels which store the pollen to eat; in angiosperms the pollen is transferred by wind and rain
Explanation / Answer
A) in gymnosperms pollen are produced by male cones , they have to reach the female gametophyte located in the female cones. Male cones are smaller than female cones and are located at a lower level, this ensures crossing.the means of transfer of pollen in gymnosperms in through wind only, which is called anemophily.
Where as is angiosperms or flowering plants, pollination occurs through wind, insects,water,animals