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  4. Which of the following is correct about apomixis? I. An apomixis is a form of sexual reproduction. II. Apomixis is a mechanism to produce seeds without fertilization. III . Apomictic embryos are similar in their genetic nature. IV. Examples of apomixis are Citrus and mango.

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Q. Which of the following is correct about apomixis?
$I.$ An apomixis is a form of sexual reproduction.
$II.$ Apomixis is a mechanism to produce seeds without fertilization.
$III$ . Apomictic embryos are similar in their genetic nature.
$IV.$ Examples of apomixis are Citrus and mango.

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Solution:

Apomixis is a mechanism by which seeds develop without fertilization. It is a type of asexual reproduction which mimics sexual reproduction. Since there is no fertilization taking place all the apomictic embryos have similar genetic nature. Examples are Citrus and mango.