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In a bisexual flower, if androecium and gynoecium mature at different times, the phenomenon is known as:

aDichogamy
bHerkogamy
cHeterogamy
dMonogamy
✓ Correct answer: a) Dichogamy
ExplanationDichogamy refers to the condition in a bisexual flower where the male (androecium) and female (gynoecium) reproductive organs mature at different times to prevent self- pollination.This ensures cross-pollination between different plants or flowers which increases genetic diversity.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 616 389

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