In a rare genetic mutation in a dicot plant, the formation of the hypophysis is inhibited. What would be the MOST likely direct consequence of this mutation?
Failure of endosperm development
Impaired radicle development
Absence of cotyledons
Delayed fruit ripening
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Cleistogamous flowers are known for:
(i) Never opening
(ii) Self-pollination
(iii) Promoting genetic diversity
(iv) Requiring pollinating agents
Choose the correct combination:
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(i) and (iv)
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Cleistogamous flowers are always autogamous.
Statement II: Cleistogamy is disadvantageous as there is no chance for cross pollination.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cleistogamy?
Lack of genetic variation
Assured seed set
No dependence on pollinators
Conserves energy
