Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Pollination is the phenomena of transfer of pollen grains from anthers to the stigma of a pistil. Pollination is prerequisite for the beginning of fertilisation.

S. No	Wind-pollinated flowers	Animal pollinated flowers
(i)	This kind of flower is pollinated by abiotic pollinating agent.	This kind of flower is pollinated by biotic pollinating agent.
(ii)	They are small and inconspicuous.	They are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar.
(iii)	The pollen grains are dry, light and nonsticky so that they can be easily transported by wind.	The pollen gains are generally sticky in animal pollinated flowers.
(iv)	The flowers are often clustered so as to carry out pollination.	The flowers are grouped to become more conspicuous.