NEET Biology question

A plant is considered to possess all advanced morphological characters based on evolutionary significance. Which one of the following sets of characters does the plant denote the same?

(A)Dioecious condition, gamopetalous corolla and multiple fruitCorrect
(B)Actinomorphic flowers, free stamens and endospermic seeds
(C)Perennial life span, dichlamydous flower and simple fruit
(D)Simple leaves, monoecious condition and apocarpous pistil

Answer: (A)

Solution

In evolutionary terms, a dioecious condition (complete separation of sexes), a gamopetalous (fused) corolla and a multiple/composite fruit are all regarded as specialised, advanced characters. In contrast,

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