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A plant species having separate male and female flowers on the same individual is called:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Plant Reproduction and Flower Types
	**Related Topics**: Angiosperms, Plant Morphology, Sexual Reproduction in Plants
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of flower structure and plant reproduction.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The plant has separate male and female flowers but on the *same* individual.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. **Understanding Flower Types**:
		Reasoning: Plants can have different arrangements of male and female reproductive structures.
	2. **Defining Terms**:
		* **Dioecious**: Separate male and female flowers on *different* individuals (e.g., holly, ginkgo).
		* **Monoecious**: Separate male and female flowers on the *same* individual (e.g., corn, squash).
		* **Hermaphrodite (Bisexual)**: Both male and female reproductive structures within the *same* flower (e.g., lilies, roses).
	3. **Matching the Definition**:
		Result: The given description matches the definition of 'Monoecious'.
		Verification: The question explicitly states 'on the same individual,' which is the defining characteristic of monoecious plants.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: 'Dioecious' refers to separate sexes on different plants, not the same plant.
[B] :x: 'Hermaphrodite' and 'Bisexual' mean both sexes are present in the same flower, not separate flowers.
[C] ✓: 'Monoecious' correctly describes separate male and female flowers on the same individual.
[D] :x: 'Bisexual' is synonymous with 'Hermaphrodite' and thus incorrect for this question.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing dioecious and monoecious: Remember 'di' implies two (separate plants), 'mono' implies one (same plant).
		2. Overlooking the 'separate flowers' detail: Hermaphrodite/bisexual refers to a single flower with both sexes.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Mnemonic: 'Mono' (one) - 'Oece' (house) - One house for both male and female flowers.
		2. Visualize examples: Think of a corn plant with tassels (male flowers) and ears (female flowers) on the same plant.

NISHANTH · Answer

Dioecious

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Hermaphrodite

NISHANTH · Answer

The correct Option is "Monoecious"

NISHANTH · Answer

Bisexual

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