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Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called

1. Xenogamy
2. Geitonogamy
3. Karyogamy
4. Autogamy

Correct answer: Geitonogamy

Solution

Geitonogamy is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant. Xenogamy involves different plants, autogamy occurs within the same flower, and karyogamy is fusion of nuclei after fertilization.

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