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O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · May/June 2011 · Q341 Mark

Which statement correctly describes advantages or disadvantages of self-pollination to a plant?

AIt needs a lot of pollen but can happen when a plant is on its own.
BIt needs little pollen but there is a high chance of pollination.
CIt needs no agent to transfer pollen but pollination is unlikely.
DIt needs two plants of the same species but there is little variation in the offspring.

✓ Correct answer

B: It needs little pollen but there is a high chance of pollination.

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Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 34.

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