Question

Advantage of cleistogamy is :

• A. Higher genetic variability
• B. More vigorous offspring
• C. No dependence on pollinators
• D. Vivipary

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

No dependence on pollinators

Cleistogamy is the self-pollination occurring in an unopened flower. In a Cleistogamous flower, the anthers and stigma don't open at all and they lie close to each other. This type of self-pollination does not require an external agent.

So, the correct answer is 'No dependence on pollinators'.