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The ability of the pistil to recognize the pollen is the result of a continuous dialogue This dialogue is mediated 

A

by chemical components of the pollen cytoplasm with those of the pistil

B

by chemical components of the pollen wall with those of the pistil

C

by chemical components of the pollen wall interacting with those of the style

D

by sporopollenin of the pollen wall interacting with those of the pistil

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the mechanism through which the pistil recognizes pollen grains, emphasizing that this recognition is a result of a continuous dialogue mediated by some interactions. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: - **Pistil**: The female reproductive part of a flower, which includes the stigma, style, and ovary. - **Pollen**: The male gametophyte that contains the male gametes (sperm cells). - **Recognition**: The ability of the pistil to identify compatible pollen grains. 3. **Pollen-Pistil Interaction**: - When pollen grains land on the stigma of the pistil, a recognition process occurs. - This interaction is crucial for ensuring that only pollen from the same species can fertilize the ovules. 4. **Chemical Mediators**: - The recognition is mediated by specific chemical interactions between the surface components of the pollen wall and the stigma. - The stigma has specific receptors that can identify compatible pollen based on these chemical signals. 5. **Correct Option Identification**: - The correct answer to the question is that the recognition is mediated by the chemical components of the pollen wall interacting with those of the pistil. - This means that the surface chemistry of the pollen grain and the stigma plays a crucial role in the recognition process. 6. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - The option stating that the interaction is due to the pollen cytoplasm is incorrect because the cytoplasm does not play a role in the surface recognition process. - The option mentioning the interaction with the style is also less accurate since the primary interaction occurs at the stigma. ### Final Answer: The ability of the pistil to recognize the pollen is mediated by the chemical components of the pollen wall interacting with those of the pistil. ---
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