Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of self-pollinated flowers ?

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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Pollen is produced in very large quantities

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The correct option is B Flowers remain closed and do not open
Self-pollinated flowers remain closed and don't open allowing maximum time for the mature stamens and pistils to exchange and receive the gametes.
So, the correct option is 'Flowers remain closed and do not open'.

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Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of self-pollinated flowers?
(a) Flowers are large and showy
(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

Which of the following statement is false regarding the advantages of self-pollination?

1. In bisexual flowers where stamens and carpels mature at the same time
2. Parental characters are not preserved
3. There is no wastage of pollen grains
4. The flowers need not be large and showy

Q. Refer to the given statements.
(i) Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar.
(ii) Entomophilous flowers are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar.
(iii) Kigelia pinnata is an insect pollinated flower.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

Q. Which of the following features is/ are common to both wind and water pollinated flowers?

I. Pollen grains are long and ribbon-like
II. Stigma is large and feathery
III. Flowers are not colourful
IV. Flowers do not produce nectar.

Q. Cleistogamous flowers are self-pollinated because [1 mark]
(A) they are bisexual flowers which do not open at all.
(B) they are bisexual and open flowers.
(C) they are unisexual.
(D) their stigma matures before the anthers dehisce.

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Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of self-pollinated flowers ?

The correct option is B Flowers remain closed and do not openSelf-pollinated flowers remain closed and don't open allowing maximum time for the mature stamens and pistils to exchange and receive the gametes. So, the correct option is 'Flowers remain closed and do not open'.

The correct option is B Flowers remain closed and do not open
Self-pollinated flowers remain closed and don't open allowing maximum time for the mature stamens and pistils to exchange and receive the gametes.
So, the correct option is 'Flowers remain closed and do not open'.