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Explain pollination as the process of transferring pollen grains from an anther to a stigma.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyReproductionCore content

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Explain pollination as the process of transferring pollen grains from an anther to a stigma

  • This point belongs to Sexual reproduction in plants, especially Sexual reproduction in plants outcomes.
  • You need to be able to explain pollination as the process of transferring pollen grains from an anther to a stigma.
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  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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Flower Diagram

A diagram shows a flower with labelled parts: anther, stigma, style, ovary.

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    Describe Describe the process of pollination using the terms anther and stigma.

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