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Distinguish between self-pollination and cross-pollination.

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Distinguish between self-pollination and cross-pollination.

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In self-pollination, only one or two flowers borne on the same plant are involved, whereas in cross-pollination two flowers borne on two plants of same species are involved.

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Chapter 3: Life Processes in Living Organisms Part - 2 - Solve the following subquestions [Page 23]

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part - 2
Solve the following subquestions | Q 2. | Page 23

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