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2020 · Q16

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events during sexual reproduction in plants?

General KnowledgeBiology
  1. ASeedling, formation of embryo, pollination, fertilization, division of zygote.
  2. BFormation of embryo, seedling, pollination, fertilization, division of zygote.
  3. CPollination, fertilization, division of zygote, formation of embryo, seedling.
  4. DSeedling, formation of embryo, division of zygote, pollination, fertilization.

Explanation

Sexual reproduction in plants follows a fixed order: pollination (transfer of pollen) comes first, then fertilization (fusion of gametes). The zygote divides to form the embryo, which finally grows into a seedling. Option C is the only sequence in this order.