OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A flower that possesses both male and female reproductive parts are called bisexual flowers. The male part is called androecium and the female part is called gynoecium. Hibiscus and lily are two common examples of bisexual flowers.
Detailed explanation-2: -No, there are some flowers with separate male and female parts, while some have both male and female parts in a single flower. Stamen is the male part of the flower, while Pistil is the female part of the flower.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hermaphroditic plants have male and female reproductive organs within the same flower, like tomatoes and hibiscus. These flowers are oftentimes referred to as bisexual flowers or perfect flowers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many of the most iconic flowers, such as roses, lilies, and tulips, are bisexual, and the female pistil is characteristically surrounded by the male stamens. Other monoecious plants, such as squashes, corn, and birches, have unisexual flowers.