Q14 / 137 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Reproduction in Organisms

Choose the correct statement from the following.

  • A
    Dioecious (hermaphrodite) organisms are seen only in animals.
  • B
    Dioecious organisms are seen only in plants.
  • Correct answer
    C
    Dioecious organisms are seen in both plants and animals.
  • D
    Dioecious organisms are seen only in vertebrates.

Solution

Having the male and female reproductive organs in separate individuals are called dioecious. Dioecious organisms are seen in both plants (like papaya) and animals (like a cockroach).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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