Apomixis is found in

Question

Apomixis is found in (A) Asteraceae but not in grasses (B) grasses but not in Asteraceae (C) both Asteraceae and grasses (D) neither in Asteraceae nor in grasses

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

When diploid cell of nucellus divides to form diploid embryo sac which contains diploid egg cell from which embryo develops without fertilization or gametic fusion than it is called apospory. This mechanism of seed formation without gametic fusion or fertilization is called apomixis. It is commonly present in members of Asteraceae and grasses.

Q. Apomixis is found in

Asteraceae but not in grasses

grasses but not in Asteraceae

both Asteraceae and grasses

neither in Asteraceae nor in grasses