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Wind - pollination is quite common in grasses

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Wind Pollination**: Wind pollination, also known as anemophily, is a method of pollination where pollen is transferred from one flower to another by the wind. 2. **Characteristics of Wind-Pollinated Plants**: - The pollen grains are typically lightweight, allowing them to be easily carried by the wind. - These plants are usually small and do not produce nectar, which means they do not attract pollinators with rewards. 3. **Grasses and Wind Pollination**: - Grasses are a common example of plants that utilize wind pollination. - Examples of wind-pollinated grasses include rye and barley. 4. **Conclusion**: Since wind pollination is indeed common in grasses, the statement "Wind - pollination is quite common in grasses" is true. **Final Answer**: True ---
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  2. Which of the following statement is correct ?

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  3. Anther of angiosperm generally composed of

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  4. Many pollen tubes are formed during the germination of pollen grains i...

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  5. Pollinia are sac like structures

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  6. Main function of middle layer in microsporangium is

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  7. In which of the following Pollinia are formed ?

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  8. In monocots male gametophyte is represented by

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  9. How many microspores are formed from 10 microspore mother cells by mei...

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  10. Which type of dehiscence of anther is found in most of the Angiosperms...

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  11. Generally how many megaspores take part in the development of female g...

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  12. Reduction division in angiosperm occurs at the time of ?

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  13. Which structure of ovule, takes part in storage of food ?

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  14. Pericarp develops from

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  15. When ovule is straight so the funiculus, chalaza and micropyle lie in ...

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  16. In pea, which type of ovule is found?

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  17. Microscopic structure of the flower that contains vegetative cell ?

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  21. The double fertilization is the only characteristic of :-

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