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Why are pollen grains produced in enormous quantity in maize? - Biology (Theory)

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Why are pollen grains produced in enormous quantity in maize?

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Pollen grains are produced in enormous quantity in maize because it is wind-pollinated, and many pollen grains are lost during transit. Producing more pollen increases the chance of successful fertilization.

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Chapter 2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 63]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 2 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 40. | Page 63
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Chapter 1 Reproduction in Organisms
Test Your Progress | Q 5. | Page 22
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