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Reproduction in organisms — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in organisms2 Marks
Question
Angiosperms bearing unisexual flowers are said to be either monoecious or dioecious. Explain with the help of one example each.
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Answer

Monoecious Angiosperms:Plants bear both male and female unisexual flowers on the same plant
e.g. Cucurbits/coconut/maize.
Dioecious Angisperms- plants bear either male or female unisexual flowers on different plants
e.g. Papaya/date palms.

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