Question

Choose the correct statement from amongst the following.

• A. Dioecious organisms are seen only in animals
• B. Dioecious organisms are seen only in plants
• C. Dioecious organisms are seen in both plants and animals
• D. Dioecious organisms are seen only in vertebrates

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Dioecious organisms are seen in both plants and animals

Answer 2

Dioecious organisms are those in which male and female parts are present on different organisms whereas monoecious organisms are those in which male and female parts are present on the same organism. Monoecious organisms are also called as hermaphrodite. Dioecious organisms are seen in both plants and animals. Papaya, date palm and most of the animals are dioecious.