Question

A plant that bears both male and female flowers on the same individual is classified as which type based on distribution of sex organs?

Options

• Bisexual

• Polygamous

• Dioecious

• Monoecious

Answer 1

Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers borne on the same plant individual. Examples include Maize, Cucurbits (squash, cucumber), and Coconut. This contrasts with dioecious plants where male and female flowers are on different individuals.