Question 28
Reproduction in PlantsA flowering plant is monoecious if
- A.the androecium is found on one plant
- B.the gynoecium is monocarpous
- C.it produces essential organs
- D.the gynoecium and androecium are on the same plant
- E.the flowers are unisexual.
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Answer: D (the gynoecium and androecium are on the same plant)
Explanation
A monoecious plant (e.g. maize) bears both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) parts on the same plant, usually in separate flowers.