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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 10 Objective Question

Question

When the sexes (male and female reproductive organs) are borne on different plants, the situation is called:
Options
A Halosporous
B Monoecious
C Homosporous
D Dioecious
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dioecious plants have male and female reproductive organs on separate individual plants (from Greek 'di-' meaning two and 'oikos' meaning house). Monoecious plants have both on the same individual.

Hint

Consider the Greek prefix 'di-' meaning 'two'.

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