Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
In some species of family Asteraceae seeds are produced without fertilization. It is called as ________
A
apomixis
B
amphimixis
C
parthenocarpy
D
vivipary
Answer
apomixis
Explanation
Solution
In some species of Family Asteraceae, egg or other cells associated with egg like antipodals, synergids, etc., develop into embryo without fertilisation. This type of asexual reproduction is called apomixis.