Question

Apomixis is

• A. formation of seeds by fusion of gametes
• B. formation of seeds without syngamy and meiosis
• C. formation of seeds with syngamy but no meiosis
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Apomixis (Gk. apo-without, mixismixing) is a mode of reproduction which does not involve formation of zygote through gametic fusion. It is, therefore, akin to asexual reproduction. In plants apomixis commonly mimics sexual reproduction but produces seeds without fertilisation, e.g., some species of Asteraceae and grasses.