NEET2022Botany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants
NEET 2022 Botany Pollination Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous
Statement II: Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollination
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Cleistogamous flowers self-pollinate as they do not open, ensuring autogamy. This limits genetic diversity due to lack of cross-pollination.
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