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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants question

2012 · Q13
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants question

2012 · Q13

NEETBiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Both, autogamy and geitonogamy are prevented in
  1. A
    Papaya
  2. B
    cucumber
  3. C
    castor
  4. D
    maize.
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Correct answer: A

Autogamy and geitonogamy are two forms of self pollination. In autogamy, pollen falls on stigma of the same flower. While in geitonogamy pollens from a flower fall on the stigma of some other flower on the same plant. Papaya is a dioecious plant thus both autogamy and geitonogamy are prevented in it.

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