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Which one of the following plants is monoecious?

Which one of the following plants is monoecious?

Options

(a) Pinus
(b) Cycas
(c) Papaya
(d) Marchantia

Correct Answer:

Pinus

Explanation:

Pinus plant is monoecious i.e. both male and female cone are present in same plant but on different branches. Pinus, with over 100 species, is the largest genus of conifers and the most widespread genus of trees in the Northern Hemisphere. Pinus are also extensively planted in temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere. Pines have a relatively rich fossil record.

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