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Flowers are unisexual in

A

Onion

B

Pea

C

Cucumber

D

China rose

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To determine which of the following plants has unisexual flowers, we need to understand the concept of unisexuality in flowers. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Unisexual Flowers**: - Unisexual flowers are those that contain either male parts (stamens) or female parts (carpels), but not both. This means a flower can be either male or female. 2. **Identify the Options**: - The options given are: - A) Onion - B) Tea - C) Cucumber - D) Chinarose 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Onion**: - Onion flowers are bisexual as they contain both stamens and carpels. - **Tea**: - Tea flowers are also bisexual, having both male and female reproductive structures. - **Cucumber**: - Cucumber plants have unisexual flowers. They produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. - **Chinarose**: - Chinarose flowers are bisexual, containing both male and female parts. 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the options, only cucumber has unisexual flowers. Therefore, the correct answer is **Cucumber** (Option C). ### Final Answer: Cucumber has unisexual flowers. ---
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