[Campbell Biology P.880] What is the primary distinction between pollination and fertilizati... | Practice Question

What is the primary distinction between pollination and fertilization in flowering plants?

  • A: Pollination is the fusion of gametes, while fertilization is the transfer of pollen.
  • B: Pollination is the transfer of pollen to the stigma, while fertilization is the fusion of male and female gametes.
  • C: Pollination occurs after fertilization.
  • D: Both pollination and fertilization refer to the same process.

Explanation

As stated in Concept Check 38.1, pollination is the transfer of pollen, typically to the stigma of a carpel, while fertilization is the subsequent fusion of male and female gametes within the ovule.