Class 12th Biology 2017 Set3 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Parthenocarpy and apomixis have been observed in some plants. Give an example of each. State a similarity and a difference observed between the two processes.
Example:
Parthenocarpy : Banana, Grapes
Apomixis : Asteraceae, Grasses
Similarity:
In both the processes fertilisation is not required of the female gametes by male gametes.
Difference:
| Parthenocarpy | Apomixis |
| Fruits develop without fertilisation | Seeds development is withouth fertilisation |
| Application of growth hormones so such fruits are seedless | it is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction. |
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