The following events took place in a rice plant. Arrange them in order of occurrence

1 . Seed formation takes place in the ovary.
2 . Self-pollination.
3 . Double fertilization takes place in the female gametophyte.
4 . Pollen is produced in the anther.
5 . The mature rice grains are harvested.
a. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
b. 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
c. 4, 2, 3, 1, 5
d. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
e. 4, 2, 3, 5, 1


C; Pollen must be first produced followed by self-pollination. Next is double fertilization followed by seed formation and eventually the harvest of the mature grain.

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