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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

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What is the term for a flower that contains both male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive structures?
Options
A Bisexual
Correct Answer
B Staminate
C Pistillate
D Dioecious
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bisexual (or hermaphrodite) flowers have both reproductive systems. Staminate and pistillate flowers are unisexual, containing only male or female parts respectively.

Hint

This term indicates the presence of 'two' sexual systems in one flower.

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