- A Fertilization occurring without any pollen transfer
- B Seed development without fertilization
- C Cloning achieved through tissue culture techniques
- D Vegetative propagation using only stem cuttings
Correct answer: B. Seed development without fertilization
Explanation: Apomixis (plant parthenogenesis): seed/embryo development without fertilization. Produces genetically uniform plants. E.g., some grasses, dandelions.
Concept context
Flower structure, pollination, double fertilization, and seed/fruit development — the highest-scoring Class 12 biology chapter in NEET.
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