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If male (staminate) and female (pistillate) flowers are present on the same plant/individual. This condition is called

A

Monoecious

B

Dioecious

C

Unisexual

D

Bisexual

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question:** The question asks about the condition where both male (staminate) and female (pistillate) flowers are found on the same plant or individual. 2. **Identifying the Options:** The options provided are: - A) Monoecious - B) Dioecious - C) Unisexual - D) Bisexual 3. **Defining Each Term:** - **Monoecious:** This term refers to plants that have both male and female flowers on the same individual. For example, corn (maize) is a monoecious plant. - **Dioecious:** This term refers to plants that have male and female flowers on separate individuals. An example is papaya, where one plant has male flowers and another has female flowers. - **Unisexual:** This term refers to flowers that have either male (staminate) or female (pistillate) parts, but not both. Examples include papaya and coconut flowers. - **Bisexual:** This term refers to flowers that contain both male and female reproductive structures (stamens and pistils) within the same flower. Examples include rose and lily. 4. **Analyzing the Options:** Since the question specifically asks for the condition where both male and female flowers are present on the same plant, the correct term is "monoecious." 5. **Conclusion:** Therefore, the answer to the question is **A) Monoecious**. ---
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