Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 28 - The Evolution of Seed Plants - 28.3 - Flowers and Fruits Led to Increased Diversification of Angiosperms - 28.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 609: 1

Answer

The process of transferring pollen from the male anthers to the female stigma of a flower is referred to as pollination. Fertilization is the broader term for the process involving the union of the male and female gametes.

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The process of transferring pollen from the male anthers to the female stigma of a flower is referred to as pollination. Fertilization is the broader term for the process involving the union of the male and female gametes.
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