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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding sexuality in organisms?

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When both male and female flowers are present on the same plant, the condition is said to be monoecious and is present in cucurbits and coconuts.

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When both male and female flowers are present on the separate plants, the condition is said to be dioecious and is present in papaya and date palms.

C
In earthworm, both male and female sex organs are present in the same individual and therefore, selffertilisation occurs in them.

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Cockroach is a unisexual animal and exhibit sexual dimorphism.

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[C] Cross-fertilisation occurs in many hermaphrodite animals as in earthworm. It is due to the fact that their male and female reproductive organs mature at different times.
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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding sexuality in organisms?
TopicReproduction in Organisms
SubjectBiology
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