Q11 / 180 · AIIMS 2015 · Botany

Apomixis is

  • A
    formation of seeds by fusion of gametes
  • Correct answer
    B
    formation of seeds without syngamy and meiosis
  • C
    formation of seeds with syngamy but no meiosis
  • D
    none of the above.

Solution

Apomixis (Gk. apo-without, mixismixing) is a mode of reproduction which does not involve formation of zygote through gametic fusion. It is, therefore, akin to asexual reproduction. In plants apomixis commonly mimics sexual reproduction but produces seeds without fertilisation, e.g., some species of Asteraceae and grasses.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

More Plant - Growth and Development Questions