In a practical test, a student has to identify the organisms in which syngamy does not occur. In those organisms the female gamete undergoes development to form new organisms without fertilization. This phenomenon is called "X". Identify the organisms and the phenomenon "X".

Options

A. Frog, Parthenogenesis
B. Lizards, Gametogenesis
C. Rotifers, Embryogenesis
D. Honeybee, Parthenogenesis

Answer

D

Explanation

Parthenogenesis is a form of reproduction in which anunfertilizedegg develops intoa new individual,occurring commonly among insects and certain other arthropods.
In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reasons.
(a) Reason in the correct explaination of the Assertion.
(b) If the both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explain of the Assertion.
(c) IfAssertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.