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A unisexual flower that has only stamens is called _________.

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Incomplete flower

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Complete flower

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Pistillate flower

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Staminate flower

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Solution

The correct option is D Staminate flower
A flower which has only one essential (reproductive) whorl is called a unisexual or incomplete flower. A flower in which only stamens (androecium) are present is called a staminate flower. A flower in which only pistil (gynoecium) is present is called a pistillate flower.
Examples: flowers of cucumber, pumpkin, etc.

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Q. Assertion :Unisexual flower are either staminate flowers of pistillate flower. Reason: Both monoecious and dioecious plants have unisexual flowers.

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: Unisexual flowers are either staminate flowers or pistillate flowers.
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: Both monoecious and dioecious plants have unisexual flowers.

Q. Examine a few flowers of any cucurbit plant and try to identify the staminate and pistillate flowers. Do you know any other plant that bears unisexual flowers?

Q. Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers?
(a) They possess both stamen and pistil.
(b) They possess either stamen or pistil.
(c) They exhibit cross-pollination.
(d) Unisexual flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits.

Q. Read and select the correct option.
Statement 1: Unisexual flowers are either staminate or pistillate flowers.
Statement 2: Both monoecious and dioecious plants have unisexual flowers.

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