question_answer 38)

  Which one of the following organisms reproduces sexually only once in its life time? (a) Banana plant               (b) Mango                           (c) Tomato                          (d) Eucalyptus

Answer:

                  (a) Monocarpic plants are those plants which flower once in their life e.g., all annuals (wheat, rice), biennials like carrot and radish, perennial like bamboo. Banana is amonocarpic plant, so reproduces sexually once in its lifetime. Rest of the options are incorrect.