Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. It is

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Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. It is (A) apospory (B) apogamy (C) parthenocarpy (D) parthenogenesis.

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Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. This phenomenon is called apogamy. Development of sporophyte from gametophyte without forming gamete is apogamy. Such sporophyte is haploid in nature.

Q. Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. It is

apospory

apogamy

parthenocarpy

parthenogenesis.

Prothallus (gametophyte) gives rise to fern plant (sporophyte) without fertilization. This phenomenon is called apogamy. Development of sporophyte from gametophyte without forming gamete is apogamy. Such sporophyte is haploid in nature.