In the life cycle of a flowering plant, events include (1) pollination, and (2) formation of a pollen tube, in which order?
A) 1 occurs prior to 2.
B) 2 occurs prior to 1.
C) They both occur at about the same time.

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Pollination, the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts, occurs before the formation of a pollen tube, which allows the pollen to reach the ovule for fertilization.

In the Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant, Events Include