Dichogamy refers to _________________.

Male and female sex organs maturing at the same time

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Male and female sex organs maturing at different times

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Male sterility

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Female sterility

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Solution

The correct option is B Male and female sex organs maturing at different times
The ripening of the stamens and pistils of a flower at different times, so that self-fertilization is prevented is called dichogamy.
Hence the correct answer is (B)

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