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Anthesis is a phenomenon which refers to:

1. reception of pollen by stigma
2. formation of pollen
3. development of anther
4. opening of flower bud

Correct answer: opening of flower bud

Solution

Anthesis is the period when a flower opens and becomes functionally ready for pollination. That matches the opening of the flower bud, not pollen formation or pollen reception.

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