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(A) Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction,where seeds are formed without the process of fertilization (syngamy) a

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(A) Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction,where seeds are formed without the process of fertilization (syngamy) and meiosis. In the family $Asteraceae$ and some grasses,$Apomixis$ is a common phenomenon. $Parthenocarpy$ refers to the development of fruit without fertilization. $Amphimixis$ is the normal sexual reproduction involving the fusion of gametes. $Vivipary$ is the germination of seeds while still attached to the parent plant. Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$i$. Diplospory	$a$. Mango
$ii$. Apospory	$b$. Nicotiana
$iii$. Adventive polyembryony	$c$. Taraxacum
$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis	$d$. Citrus

In some species of family $Asteraceae$,seeds are produced without fertilization. This is called as:

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In the case of polyembryony,if an embryo develops from the synergid and another from the nucellus,which is haploid and which is diploid?

Match the category of apomixis in Column-$I$ with its example in Column-$II$ and choose the correct option.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$i$. Diplospory $a$. Mango
$ii$. Apospory $b$. Nicotiana
$iii$. Adventive polyembryony $c$. Taraxacum
$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis $d$. Citrus

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