What is the difference between pollination and fertilization in flowering plants?
A) Fertilization precedes pollination.
B) Pollen is formed within megasporangia so that male and female gametes are near each other.
C) Pollination is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma. Fertilization is the fusion of haploid nuclei.
D) If fertilization occurs, pollination is unnecessary.
Answer: C
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