What Is the Purpose of Self-Incompatibility in Flowers

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of self-incompatibility in flowers?

• A) It prevents both self-fertilization and self-pollination.
• B) It prevents self-pollination but not self-fertilization.
• C) It prevents self-fertilization but not self-pollination.
• D) It prevents self-fertilization and occasionally prevents self-pollination.

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Definitions:

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol and other steroid hormones.

Steroid Hormones

Biologically active molecules derived from cholesterol that play crucial roles in various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and immune response.