Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Apomixis is a type of reproduction that results in the development of a/an
A
New seed with fusion of gametes
B
Embryo from integuments
C
New seed without fusion of gametes
D
Embryo from endosperm
Answer
New seed without fusion of gametes
Explanation
Solution
Apomixis is the formation of new individuals by asexual methods that mimic sexual reproduction including seed formation but do not involves the fusion of gametes or sex cells. The organism reproducing through apomixes is called apomict. It is commonly seen in grasses and plants of family Asteraceae. Seeds formed by the process of apomixis are called apomictic seeds.