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In nature, cleistogamous flowers are...

In nature, cleistogamous flowers are

A

Wind-pollinated

B

Bird-pollinated

C

Self-pollinated

D

Insect-pollinated

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Cleistogamous Flowers**: - Cleistogamous flowers are a type of flower that undergoes self-pollination. This means that the reproductive structures (anthers and stigma) are located on the same flower and do not open to the outside environment. 2. **Characteristics of Cleistogamous Flowers**: - In cleistogamous flowers, the anthers and stigma remain closed and hidden. This prevents exposure to external pollinators and ensures that pollination occurs internally. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Wind Pollinated**: - Cleistogamous flowers do not rely on wind for pollination, so this option is incorrect. - **Option B: Bird Pollinated**: - These flowers are not pollinated by birds. Bird-pollinated flowers are known as ornithophilous flowers, making this option also incorrect. - **Option C: Self Pollinated**: - This is the correct option. Cleistogamous flowers are indeed self-pollinated due to their closed structure that facilitates non-opening self-pollination. - **Option D: Insect Pollinated**: - Cleistogamous flowers do not depend on insects for pollination. Insect-pollinated flowers are referred to as entomophilous flowers, so this option is incorrect as well. 4. **Conclusion**: - The only correct option is **C: Self Pollinated**. Cleistogamous flowers are characterized by their ability to self-pollinate due to their closed reproductive structures.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Cleistogamous Flowers**: - Cleistogamous flowers are a type of flower that undergoes self-pollination. This means that the reproductive structures (anthers and stigma) are located on the same flower and do not open to the outside environment. 2. **Characteristics of Cleistogamous Flowers**: - In cleistogamous flowers, the anthers and stigma remain closed and hidden. This prevents exposure to external pollinators and ensures that pollination occurs internally. ...
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