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In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is known as:

  1. A
    Autogamy
  2. B
    Parthenocarpy
  3. C
    Syngamy
  4. D
    Parthenogenesis

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Parthenogenesis is the development of an unfertilized egg into an individual. In plants, this contributes to apomixis.
Parthenocarpy: Development of fruit without fertilization.

Syngamy: Normal gametic fusion.

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In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is known as:
A
Autogamy
B
Parthenocarpy
C
Syngamy
D
Parthenogenesis

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