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Apomixis resembles asexual reproduction, as well as mimics sexual reproduction in plants. Explain with the help of a suitable example.
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In some species, the diploid egg cell is formed without reduction division and develops into the embryo without fertilization.
In many Citrus and Mango varieties some of the nucellar cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing, protrudes into the embryo sac and develops into the embryos. In such species each ovule contains many embryos.
In many Citrus and Mango varieties some of the nucellar cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing, protrudes into the embryo sac and develops into the embryos. In such species each ovule contains many embryos.
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Question Text | Apomixis resembles asexual reproduction, as well as mimics sexual reproduction in plants. Explain with the help of a suitable example. |
Topic | Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants |
Subject | Biology |
Class | Class 12 |
Answer Type | Text solution:1 |
Upvotes | 136 |