Development of fruit without fertilization is called

Development Of Fruit Without Fertilization Is Called Biology Question

Development of fruit without fertilization is called

Options

(a) sporogamy
(b) parthenocarpy
(c) autogamy
(d) parthenogenesis

Correct Answer:

parthenocarpy

Explanation:

Vivipary is a special type of seed germination found in several species of mangrove plants in which seed germinates inside the fruit, while it is still attached to the parent plant. Parthenocarpy is formation of fruit without fertilization. The plants where the usual sexual reproduction has been completely replaced by a type of sexual reproduction are called apomictic and the phenomenon is known as apomixis. Parthenogenesis is development of ovum without fertilization into a new individual.

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Topics: Reproduction In Organisms and Plants (129)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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