Question
Biology Question on Pre-Fertilisation: Structures And Events
In a monoecious plant
A
male and female sex organs are on different individuals
B
male and female gametes are of two morphologically distinct types
C
male and female sex organs are on the same individual
D
all the stamens are fused to form one unit
Answer
male and female sex organs are on the same individual
Explanation
Solution
A monoecious plant has both male and female sex organs in the same plant. Examples of monoecious plants include cucurbits and coconuts.
- Monoecious plants produce male as well as female gametes.
- The male part with stamens is known as the androecium.
- The female with pistilis known as gynoecium.
Dioecious plants, on the other hand, are unisexual, having male and female reproductive organs on different plants.