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Autogamy is...

Autogamy is

A

Trasfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of the same flower

B

transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of another flower

C

Pollination between two flower

D

Maturation of anther and stigma at different times

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Pollination**: Pollination is defined as the transfer of pollen grains from the anther (the male part of the flower) to the stigma (the female part of the flower). 2. **Types of Pollination**: There are two main types of pollination: - **Self-Pollination**: This occurs when pollen from the anther of a flower fertilizes the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant. - **Cross-Pollination**: This happens when pollen is transferred from the anther of one plant to the stigma of a flower on a different plant. 3. **Defining Autogamy**: Autogamy is a specific type of self-pollination. It occurs when pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the stigma of the same flower. 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: "Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of same flower." - This matches the definition of autogamy. - **Option 2**: "Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of another flower." - This describes cross-pollination, not autogamy. - **Option 3**: "Pollination between two flowers." - This is also indicative of cross-pollination. - **Option 4**: "Maturation of anther and stigma at different times." - This describes a phenomenon known as dichogamy, not autogamy. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and analysis of the options, the correct answer is **Option 1**: "Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of same flower." ---
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