NEETBotany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants
NEET Botany Pollination MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
If both male and female flowers are present on the same plant such as castor and maize (monoecious), it prevents;
A
both autogamy and geitonogamy.
B
both geitonogamy and xenogamy.
C
geitonogamy but not xenogamy.
D
autogamy but not geitonogamy.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Monoecious plants prevent autogamy (self-pollination within the same flower) but allow geitonogamy (pollination between different flowers on the same plant).
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