STANDARDBotany-Reproduction in Flowering Plants
STANDARD Botany Apomixis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The genetic nature of apomictic embryo is ________
A
new genetic combination
B
similar to male parent
C
similar to female parent
D
haploid
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Apomictic embryos are genetically identical to the mother plant because they develop without fertilization, maintaining the maternal genotype.
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