Question
Explain the difference between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
| Self Pollination | Cross Pollination |
| Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower | Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to stigma of another flower |
| Occurs in bisexual flowers having anther and stigma maturing at same time | Occurs in bisexual flowers having anther and stigma maturing at different times |
| External medium is not required | External medium is required |
| Examples- wheat, peas etc. | Examples- lady finger, tomato, brinjal etc. |
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| Column $I$ | Column $II$ | ||
| $(i)$ | Stomata | $(a)$ | Absorption of water |
| $(ii)$ | Xylem | $(b)$ | Transpiration |
| $(iii)$ | Root hairs | $(c)$ | Transport of food |
| $(iv)$ | Phloem | $(d)$ | Transport of water |
| $(e)$ | Synthesis of carbohydrates |