Which of the following are the characteristics of self-pollinated plants?

Flowers are large and showy

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Flowers remain closed and do not open

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Stigma and anthers mature at the same time

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Pollens are produced in large quantity

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Flowers remain closed and do not open

C
Stigma and anthers mature at the same time

Self-pollinated plants show the following characteristics:
1. Flowers are small, usually white
2. Stigma and anthers lie close to each other
3. Both mature at the same time
4. In some rare cases, flowers do not open at all

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(b) Flowers remain closed and do not open
(c) Stigma and anthers mature at the same time
(d) Pollen is produced in very large quantities

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(A) they are bisexual flowers which do not open at all.
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II. Stigma is large and feathery
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IV. Flowers do not produce nectar.

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Which of the following characteristics is not shown by insect pollinated flowers?

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