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Identify the set comprising plants that produce bisexual flowers :

Options

A

Cucumber, Papaya, Rose

B

Mustard, Rose, Petunia

C

Corn, Cucumber, Petunia

D

Corn, Papaya, Mustard

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Mustard, Rose, Petunia

Solution :

The correct option is Mustard, Rose, Petunia.


Bisexual Flowers:
Flowers that contain both male (stamen) and female (carpels/pistil) reproductive organs within the same flower are known as bisexual or hermaphrodite flowers. Examples include mustard, rose, petunia, hibiscus, and china rose.


Unisexual Flowers:
Flowers that contain either only stamens (male) or only carpels (female) reproductive organs are known as unisexual flowers. Examples include papaya, watermelon, cucumber, and corn (maize).


Analysis of Options:

1. Cucumber, Papaya, Rose: Cucumber and Papaya produce unisexual flowers, so this set is incorrect.

2. Mustard, Rose, Petunia: All three plants produce bisexual flowers. Therefore, this set is correct.

3. Corn, Cucumber, Petunia: Corn and Cucumber produce unisexual flowers, so this set is incorrect.

4. Corn, Papaya, Mustard: Corn and Papaya produce unisexual flowers, so this set is incorrect.

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