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Question
Answer the following question.
Write the difference in the characteristics of the progeny produced as a result of the two processes.
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Solution
As Geitenogamy is a type of self-pollination the progeny is genetically similar to the parent.
Whereas, in the case of Xenogamy the progeny is genetically different from either of the parent. Thus, known as cross-pollination.
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