Question

Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed - set even in the absence of pollinator. Why?
(A) Because they have fragrance
(B) Because they are remain open
(C) Because they are colourful
(D) Because they are autogamous​

Answer 1

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When anthers dehisce in the flower buds, pollen grains come in contact with the stigma to effect pollination. Thus, cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous as there is no chance of cross-pollen landing on the stigma. Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed-set even in the absence of pollinators.

Answer 2

Answer:

D) Because they are autogamous

Explanation:

When anthers dehisce in the flower buds, pollen grains come in contact with the stigma to effect pollination. Thus, cleistogamous flowers are invariably autogamous as there is no chance of cross-pollen landing on the stigma. Cleistogamous flowers produce assured seed-set even in the absence of pollinators.