What is apomixis in plants?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is apomixis in plants?
  1. A form of sexual reproduction
  2. A form of asexual reproduction without fertilization
  3. The process of pollination
  4. The formation of seeds from ovules

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is apomixis in plants?
  • Step 1: Understand that plants can reproduce in different ways, including sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • Step 2: Learn that sexual reproduction involves the fertilization of an egg by pollen, leading to seed formation.
  • Step 3: Know that apomixis is a special type of asexual reproduction in plants.
  • Step 4: Realize that in apomixis, seeds are formed without the need for fertilization.
  • Step 5: Conclude that this means a plant can produce seeds that are genetically identical to itself without mixing genes with another plant.
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