List any two differences between pollination and fertilization.

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Pollination


Fertilization




1. Definition. It is transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of a flower.


It is the fusion of male and female gametes.




2. Step. Pollination precedes fertilization.


Fertilization occurs only after pollination when the pollen grain has germinated and male gametes are carried into ovule.




3. Purpose. It carries the male gamete producing pollen grains to the female sex organ


It actually brings about fusion of gametes




4. Process. Pollination is a physical process


Fertilization is a physico-chemical (biological) process.




5. Occurrence. It occurs only in seed plants


It occurs in both plants and animals of various types

List any two differences between pollination and fertilization.

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List any two differences between pollination and fertilization.

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Pollination	Fertilization
1. Definition. It is transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of a flower.	It is the fusion of male and female gametes.
2. Step. Pollination precedes fertilization.	Fertilization occurs only after pollination when the pollen grain has germinated and male gametes are carried into ovule.
3. Purpose. It carries the male gamete producing pollen grains to the female sex organ	It actually brings about fusion of gametes
4. Process. Pollination is a physical process	Fertilization is a physico-chemical (biological) process.
5. Occurrence. It occurs only in seed plants	It occurs in both plants and animals of various types