AIIMS2019Botany-Reproduction in Plants

AIIMS 2019 Botany Parthenocarpy and Apomixis Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion: Parthenocarpy involves formation of seedless fruit. Reason: Apomixis occurs without fertilization

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Option B is correct because parthenocarpy indeed results in the formation of seedless fruits, which is a true assertion. However, while apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that occurs without fertilization, it does not directly explain parthenocarpy, as parthenocarpy can occur through hormonal changes rather than through the mechanisms of apomixis. Option A is incorrect because, although both statements are true, the reason does not explain the assertion. Option C is incorrect since the assertion is true, and the reason is also true. Option D is incorrect as both statements are true.

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