Question
Biology Question on sexual reproduction in flowering plants
Which one of the following would not lead to formation of clones?
A
Double fertilization
B
Apomixis
C
Vegetative reproduction
D
Tissue culture
Answer
Double fertilization
Explanation
Solution
Clone is an individual obtaining from single parent through asexual reproduction. It is possible through apomixis, vegetative reproduction and tissue culture. The process of fusion of two male gametes in a single embryo sac is called double fertilization. It is found in sexual reproduction of angiosperms only and discovered by Nawaschin (1898).