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Q14. What are homothallic and heterothallic organisms. Give examples.

Answer:

A single organism bearing both male and female sex gametes is called homothallic or monoecious.
E.g., coconut, Pinus.

rganisms in which different individuals carry male and female gametes are called heterothallic or dioecious.
E.g., papaya.

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