Question

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• A. Cleistogamous flowers are always self-pollinated.
• B. Chasmogamous flowers are always cross-pollinated.
• C. Chasmogamous flowers are always self pollinated.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cleistogamous flowers are always self-pollinated.

Cleistogamous flowers are never exposed and remain closed always hence are only self-pollinated. Chasmogamous flowers are exposed and hence can be self-pollinated or cross-pollinated.