Multiple choice

Oxalis is an annual dicot plant bearing bright coloured chasmogamous flowers. Which among the following is not a characteristic of chasmogamous flower?

  1. Genes are exchanged between individuals.

  2. Chasmogamous flowers produce nector.

  3. Chasmogamous flowers exhibit self-fertilisation.

  4. Chasmogamous flowers are large in size.

  5. Fertilisation in a chasmogamous flower usually fails.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A chasmogamous flower is usually smaller and requires less energy to reproduce. It is also structured to bring its reproductive organs into contact, making it more likely that fertilisation will be successful.

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