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What is the term used for plant bearing both male and female flowers?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term used to describe plants that have both male and female flowers. 2. **Identifying the Terms**: In botany, plants can be classified based on their reproductive structures. The two main classifications are: - **Bisexual (or Perfect) Plants**: These are plants that contain both male (staminate) and female (pistillate) reproductive organs or flowers. - **Unisexual Plants**: These plants have either male or female flowers but not both. 3. **Defining Bisexual Plants**: The term that describes plants bearing both male and female flowers is "Bisexual." This means that these plants have the capability to produce both types of reproductive structures. 4. **Examples of Bisexual Plants**: Some common examples of bisexual plants include: - Lily - Rose - Sunflower - Mustard - Tomato 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the term used for plants bearing both male and female flowers is "Bisexual." ---
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MODERN PUBLICATION-SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS-Revison Exercises (B. Questions From Cbse Board Examinations)
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  5. What does the term monoecious mean?

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