Mustard and Tomato are examples of which condition?

• A. Lotus and Rose
• B. Cucumber and Brinjal
• C. Mustard and Tomato
• D. Guava and Cotton

Answer: (C)

Flowers may be bisexual or unisexual, and this question is testing whether the given plants have flowers that contain both male and female reproductive parts in the same blossom. When a flower includes both stamens (the male part) and a pistil (the female part) it is considered bisexual or perfect. Mustard and tomato are classic examples because their individual flowers have both sets of organs in the same flower, allowing the flower to function as both male and female. This is in contrast to unisexual flowers, where a flower has only one sex, or to plants whose flowers seldom carry both parts in a way that enables self-pollination. Recognizing this distinction helps explain breeding behavior and how these plants can set seed under different pollination conditions.