What are those organisms called which bear both the sex organs in the same individual. Give one example of such organism.
What are those organisms called which bear both the sex organs in the same individual. Give one example of such organism.
Organisms (or flowers) that bear both male and female reproductive organs in the same individual are called bisexual.
Example: Hibiscus (or mustard).
Marking Scheme
- 1Naming the term 'bisexual' (0.5 marks)
- 2Providing one correct example (e.g., Hibiscus or mustard) (0.5 marks)
Hint
Think of the term used for flowers containing both stamens and pistil, and recall the examples of such flowers mentioned in the textbook.
Quick Oral Answer
Organisms bearing both male and female sex organs in the same individual are called bisexual. An example is the Hibiscus plant.
Analysis & Explanation
According to the NCERT textbook, flowers can be unisexual or bisexual. A bisexual flower contains both the male reproductive part (stamens) and the female reproductive part (pistil) within the same individual. Examples provided in the text include Hibiscus and mustard.
Common Mistakes
- 1Confusing bisexual with unisexual organisms.
- 2Giving examples of unisexual plants like papaya or watermelon instead of bisexual ones.
Interesting Facts
While papaya and watermelon flowers are unisexual (having either stamens or pistil), Hibiscus and mustard flowers are bisexual, containing both reproductive parts in a single flower.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2016?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "How do Organisms Reproduce?" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 paper?
This is a Very Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2016 paper.