NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chasmogamous as well as cleistogamous both types of flowers are found in
A
Commelina
B
Arachis hypogea
C
Mangifera indica
D
Zea mays
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is option B, Commelina.

Detailed explanation-2: -Commelina : It has a close type of flower so it undergoes self-pollination so has a cleistogamous flower.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Commelina’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Commelina produces two types of flowers: chasmogamous flowers, which open completely having exposed anthers and stigma, and cleistogamous flowers, which never open. Chasmogamous flowers can undergo both self and cross-pollination. However, cleistogamous flowers only have self-pollination.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expert-Verified Answer (4) When some plants have both of these types of flowers it ensures pollination and fertilization leading to seed setting When seeds are formed then perpetuation of species is achieved as new plants will germinate from it.

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