What Is the Difference Between Cross- and Self-Fertilization

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between cross- and self-fertilization?

• A)In cross-fertilization the pollen from one plant is used to fertilize the egg of another plant.
• B)In cross-fertilization the pollen from one plant is used to fertilize the egg from the same plant.
• C)In self-fertilization the pollen from one plant is used to fertilize the egg from another plant.
• D)In cross-fertilization insects are used to pollinate the plants, whereas in self-fertilization the investigator pollinates the plants.

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