Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers?
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil
(ii) They possess either stamen or pistil
(iii) They exhibit cross pollination
(iv) Unisexual flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Answer: B
Solution: In case of angiosperms, flowers can be unisexual or bisexual. The unisexual flowers have either stamen or pistil. Cross pollination is necessary in case of unisexual flowers. In both the types of flowers, pistil bears ovary. Fruit is ripened or matured ovary. After fertilization ovary undergoes major changes and its wall also thickens to produce a fruit. Flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits because fruit is a mature ovary.