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In which of the following plants are both male and female flowers born on the same plant and the mode of pollination can be geitonogamy or xenogamy?
In which of the following plants are both male and female flowers born on the same plant and the mode of pollination can be geitonogamy or xenogamy?
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Monoecious plants like maize can exhibit both self-pollination (geitonogamy) and cross-pollination (xenogamy).
Updated On: Jul 17, 2025
- Papaya
- Date Palm
- Maize
- Spinach
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
In maize, both male (tassel) and female (ear) flowers are found on the same plant — making it monoecious.
Pollination can occur between flowers of the same plant (geitonogamy) or between different plants (xenogamy).
Therefore, maize fits the criteria given.
Pollination can occur between flowers of the same plant (geitonogamy) or between different plants (xenogamy).
Therefore, maize fits the criteria given.
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