alleryStart learning →Why is a prepared flower bagged during controlled pollination?
ATo exclude unwanted pollen
BTo make the stigma dry earlier
CTo hasten anther opening
DTo hasten pollen germination
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To exclude unwanted pollen
Bagging protects a prepared flower from contamination by unwanted pollen.
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