Assertion: Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed set in the absence of pollinators.
Reason: Cleistogamous flowers do not open at all.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1)- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Assertion: "Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed set in the absence of pollinators." – Correct
- Cleistogamous flowers are self-pollinating because they do not open and ensure pollination within the same flower.
- Since they do not require external pollinators, they provide assured seed set, even when pollinators are absent.
Reason: "Cleistogamous flowers do not open at all." – Correct
- Cleistogamous flowers remain closed throughout their life cycle, preventing cross-pollination and ensuring self-pollination.
Since the Reason correctly explains the Assertion, the correct answer is:
Final Answer:
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.