The statements given described certain features that are observed in the pistil of flowers.
I. Pistil may produce more than one seed
II. Each carpel may have more than one ovule
III. Each carpel has only one ovule
IV. Pistil have only one carpel
Choose the statements that are true from the options given.

i and ii

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i and iii

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ii and iv

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iii and iv

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Solution

The correct option is A i and ii
The pistils of flowers are composed of carpels which contain many ovules that have seeds inside of them. Hence, a single pistil is capable of producing more than one ovule.
So, the correct answer is 'i and ii'.

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(ii) They possess either stamen or pistil
(iii) They exhibit cross-pollination
(iv) Unisexual flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits

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The correct option is A i and iiThe pistils of flowers are composed of carpels which contain many ovules that have seeds inside of them. Hence, a single pistil is capable of producing more than one ovule. So, the correct answer is 'i and ii'.

The correct option is A i and ii
The pistils of flowers are composed of carpels which contain many ovules that have seeds inside of them. Hence, a single pistil is capable of producing more than one ovule.
So, the correct answer is 'i and ii'.