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Apomixis is a form of reproduction that mimics

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Asexual reproduction

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Sexual reproduction

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Vegetative reproduction

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Cloning

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Apomixis**: Apomixis is a type of reproduction that occurs without fertilization. The term comes from Greek, where "Apos" means "away from" and "Mixis" means "mixing." Therefore, apomixis literally means "away from mixing." 2. **Defining Apomixis**: In apomixis, a diploid embryo is formed without the process of fertilization. This means that the embryo develops from an unfertilized ovule, which does not involve the mixing of genetic material from two parents. 3. **Distinguishing from Sexual Reproduction**: In sexual reproduction, fertilization occurs, leading to the mixing of genetic material from two parents, resulting in genetic variation in the offspring. However, apomixis avoids this mixing, leading to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. 4. **Identifying the Mimicked Process**: Since apomixis results in the formation of an embryo without fertilization and does not involve the mixing of genes, it mimics asexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is characterized by the production of offspring from a single parent without the involvement of gametes. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, apomixis is a form of reproduction that mimics asexual reproduction. **Final Answer**: Apomixis mimics asexual reproduction. ---
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