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Self-incompatibility is a mechanism that prevents

Afertilisation of any kind
Bthe plant from being fertilised by its own pollen
Cwind pollination
Dfruit formation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. the plant from being fertilised by its own pollen
Self-incompatibility is a genetic mechanism preventing the plant's own pollen from fertilising its own ovules — promotes outcrossing and genetic diversity.
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