One advantage of cleistogamy is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

One advantage of cleistogamy is:

A
It leads to greater genetic diversity.
B
Seed dispersal is more efficient and widespread.
C
Seed set is not dependent on pollinators.
D
Each visit of a pollinator results in transfer of hundreds of pollen grains.

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Answer

Seed set is not dependent on pollinators.

Explanation:

Cleistogamy is a type of self - pollination that is seen in permanently closed Self - pollinating flowers.

These flowers are called as cleistogamous flowers.

Self - pollination leads to lesser genetic diversity.

Seed dispersal does not takes place in it due to closed flowers.

Seed set is not dependent on pollinators as they are self fertilized.

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