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How does cleistogamy ensure autogamy? - Biology (Theory)

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How does cleistogamy ensure autogamy?

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Cleistogamy ensures autogamy because cleistogamous flowers never open, preventing pollen from other plants from landing on their stigma. Hence, they are pollinated only by their own pollen, guaranteeing self-pollination (autogamy).

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Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 64]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 2 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 52. | Page 64
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