Question

During self-pollination in seed plants, pollen grains

A-Swim to female reproductive structures through water
B-Must be carried from a male cone or flower to a female cone or flower
C-Carry zygotes to the female structures, which form the seeds
D-are carried to female reproductive structures by wind or animals

Answer 1

The answer is D
pollinization is when pollen from the anther (male part) is transfered to the stigma (female part) this can happen through bees, butterflies, bird, wind, etc

Answer 2

@Bookworm14

It's not D.

Self-pollinating plants can pollinate themselves.
They don't need birds, or bees, or wind.

That's why it's called "self" pollination.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what the answer IS.
But I do know what it ISN'T.
So, I'll help you out with this one however I can.

Take a look at the chart on this page:

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Cross_Pollination_vs_Self_Pollination

Just from that chart, we can say the answer isn't D.

We also know that self-pollination has nothing to do with water, so the answer isn't A.

That leaves B and C.

The definition of "self pollination" is when pollen from the stamen falls right onto the stigma.
(Stamen and stigma are two different parts of a flower.)

So, the pollen doesn't need to be CARRIED.
Which is why I don't think B is the answer.

I do lean on C.

But I would also try for a second opinion.

Answer 4

@connorgallo

The answer is for sure D Here is the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollination

and in the attached picture is the highlighted part of the article (in the link) that refers to this particular question

Answer 5

@InYourHead self pollination is done by wind, like I said. Unless it is an underwater plant in which it is done by releasing sperm cells into the surrounding water, which is then absorbed into the egg cells of the plant

Answer 6

I posted an article on self pollination.

You gave us a definition of "abiotic" pollination.

Abiotic means that other organisms aren't involved.

But it's not the same thing as self pollination.

If wind is involved, then it IS abiotic pollination, like your definition says.
But it's still not self pollination.

Answer 7

Abiotic means that it does it on its own, hence it is SELF (meaning it does it on its own) pollination

Answer 8

The word "abiotic" means "physical, rather than biological."
The word "self" has nothing to do with the definition of abiotic.

Look at option D. The one you're banking on.
"carried by wind or animals."

If it's done by animals, it's not self-pollination.
That rules out the entire choice.

I read what you posted. Did you even look at the chart that I posted in my link?

When wind is involved, it carries the pollen from one flower to another.
That's cross pollination.

When the pollen falls directly from the stamen onto the stigma, it is self pollination.
And wind is not involved there.

Answer 9

Ok, whatever, I am here to help people not debate about self pollinization, I am too old for little kid arguments..... whoever is right, is right. As long as the person who asked this question passes the assignment is all tha matter. thank you and have a blessed day! :D

Answer 10

I'm here to help too. And truth be told, I wouldn't have had that chance if you hadn't tried to push the wrong answer. Look how it all works out. =)

Answer 11

Dude, ok, just move on........ I am not wrong, you are not wrong, we were taught differently and both of our explanations are correct, but apply in different situations , moving on......

Answer 12

Get off your high horse @InYourHead, it was D.

Answer 13

Thanks For The Help Guys I appreciate you all