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(A) Dichogamy is a mechanism used by plants to prevent self-pollination and promote cross-pollination. In this process,the male reproductive part (ant

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(A) Dichogamy is a mechanism used by plants to prevent self-pollination and promote cross-pollination. In this process,the male reproductive part (anther) and the female reproductive part (stigma) of the same flower mature at different times. This can occur in two ways: $1$. Protandry: Anthers mature before the stigma. $2$. Protogyny: Stigma matures before the anthers. Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

The maturation of male (anthers) and female (stigma) reproductive structures at different times in the same flower (in order to reduce the possibility of self-pollination) is called:

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