1 Definition of Monoecious:
o A monoecious plant or flower has both male reproductive structures (androecium) and female reproductive structures (gynoecium) within the same individual plant.
o This allows the plant to self-pollinate or cross-pollinate.
2) Examples:
o Plants like maize and cucurbits (e.g., pumpkins, squash) are monoecious.
3) Incorrect Options:
o Option 2 (Dithecous anther): Refers to an anther with two lobes, unrelated to monoecy.
o Option 3 (Gynoecium only): Refers to a unisexual female flower.
o Option 4 (Androecium only): Refers to a unisexual male flower.
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