Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:

Mr. Y was making a report on the sexuality in organisms. He took several fungi and plants in his study. But he got confused in some questions which are asked below. Answer the given questions and help him complete his report.

What term do we use to denote the bisexual condition in fungi and plants?

Options:

Heterothallic

Monoecious

Dioecious

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Monoecious

Explanation:

There are different terms used to describe the bisexual condition in different species. In several fungi, the bisexual condition is denoted by Homothallic.

It indicates presence of both the male and female reproductive organs on same thallus.

In several plants, the bisexual condition is denoted by Monoecious. It indicates the presence of both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant body.