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The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develo...

The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilisation is called

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parthenocarpy

B

apomixis

C

asexual reproduction

D

sexual reproduction

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Parthenocarpy (GK. Parthenos-virgin, karpos-fruit) is the formation of seed less fruits without fertilisation . The truits developed from unfertilised ovary are called parthenocarpic fruits . Other options are incorrect because
(i) In asexual reproduction , a single individual (parent) is capable of producing off spring.
(ii) For apomixis and sexual reproduction (Also, refer to Q. 18)
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