Question

Unisexual flowers contain

• A. Both stamen and carpel
• B. Only stamen
• C. Only carpel
• D. Either stamen or carpel

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Either stamen or carpel

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Flowers are the reproductive structure of plant.
2. The flower which contain either the male or female reproductive organ is called unisexual flowers.
3. Male and female reproductive parts of flower are stamen and carpel respectively.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Flowers having both stamen and carpel are called as bisexual flower.

Option B:

Flowers containing only male reproductive part (stamen) are called as androgenic flower.

Option C:

Flowers containing only female reproductive part (carpel) are called as gynoecious flower.

Final answer:

Unisexual flowers contain either stamen or carpel.