Science (086) — AI-generated practice question

Self-pollination: When pollen grains are transferred from the anther to the stigma of the same flower, it is called self-pollination.

Cross-pollination: When pollen grains are transferred from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower, it is called cross-pollination. This transfer is achieved by agents like wind, water, or animals.

Source: Chapter 7, Section 7.3.2 – Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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• The textbook gives a direct, one-sentence definition for each term — reproduce those definitions precisely.
• The key distinguishing word is same flower (self) vs. another flower (cross). Examiners look for this contrast.
• Mentioning agents (wind, water, animals) for cross-pollination adds the extra detail expected in a 2-mark answer.
• No diagram is needed for this question type.