Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous
Statement II: Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollination
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation
Solution
Cleistogamous flowers are the ones that do not open and show self-pollination.
Hence, there is no cross pollination occurring at all in these plants, there is little to no variation, which is disadvantageous for the plants.