Question

What external agents are typically involved in cross-pollination?

Options

• Wind, water, insects, birds, and animals

• Only mechanical processes within the flower

• Only insects and birds

• Only wind and water currents

Answer 1

Cross-pollination usually occurs with the help of external agents such as wind, water, insects, birds, and animals. These pollinators or environmental agents are essential for transferring pollen grains from the anther of one plant to the stigma of another plant.