Question

Apomixis is

• A. a special mechanism to produce seed without fertilization.
• B. a special mechanism to produce seed with fertilization.
• C. mimics of sexual reproduction.
• D. (a) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Apomixis is a special method of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction in seed formation without gametic fusion or fertilization. It is common in members of Asteraceae family and grasses.