The correct/true statement(s) for a bisexual flower is/are : (i) They possess both stamen and pistil. (ii) They possess either stamen or pistil. (iii) They exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination. (iv) They cannot produce fruits on their own.
The correct/true statement(s) for a bisexual flower is/are : (i) They possess both stamen and pistil. (ii) They possess either stamen or pistil. (iii) They exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination. (iv) They cannot produce fruits on their own.
Options
A bisexual flower is one that contains both stamen and pistil. It can exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination.
Marking Scheme
- 11 mark
Hint
Recall the definition of a bisexual flower and the types of pollination it can exhibit.
Quick Oral Answer
A bisexual flower is one that contains both stamen and pistil. It can exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination.
Analysis & Explanation
The question asks for the correct statement(s) about a bisexual flower. A bisexual flower is one that contains both stamen and pistil. It can exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination. Therefore, options (i) and (iii) are correct.
Common Mistakes
- 1Confusing bisexual flowers with unisexual flowers
- 2Thinking that bisexual flowers can only exhibit self-pollination or cross-pollination, but not both
Interesting Facts
Bisexual flowers are also known as hermaphrodite flowers
Some plants can have both bisexual and unisexual flowers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 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" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.