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Cleistogamous flowers are...

Cleistogamous flowers are

A

Male flowers which never open

B

Famale flowers which never open

C

Bisexual flowers which never open

D

Open bisexual flowers which perform self pollination in bud condition.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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