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Pollination is best defined as

1. transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
2. germination of pollen grains
3. growth of pollen tube in ovule
4. visiting flowers by insects

Correct answer: transfer of pollen from anther to stigma

Solution

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower. It is different from fertilization, pollen germination, or insect visitation.

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