Write a short note on sexuality in organisms.

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(N/A) Sexuality in organisms refers to the nature of reproductive structures present in an individual.
$1$. Bisexual organisms: These organisms possess both male and female reproductive structures in the same individual. In plants,this condition is often referred to as $monoecious$ or $homothallic$.
$2$. Unisexual organisms: These organisms possess either male or female reproductive structures,but not both. In plants,this condition is referred to as $dioecious$ or $heterothallic$.
$3$. In animals,individuals are often referred to as $bisexual$ (hermaphrodites) if they possess both sets of reproductive organs,or $unisexual$ if they possess only one type.

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