Which of the following statements is not correct regarding sexuality in organisms?
(A)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
(B)When both male and female flowers are present on 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, self-fertilization occurs in themCorrect
(D)Cockroach is a unisexual animal and exhibits sexual dimorphism
Answer: (C)
Solution
Although the earthworm is hermaphrodite, bearing both male and female organs in the same individual, self-fertilisation does not normally occur because the male and female gametes
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