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The probability of fuit set in a self pollinated bisexual flower of a plant is far greater than a dioecious plant. Explain.

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In bisexual, self fertilizing plants such as peas, the transferof pollen grains to the stigma is relatively easy as anthers and stigma are located close to each other. Hence, pollen grains soon after they are shed, come in contact with the stigma.
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  9. Define clone.

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  11. In Yeast and Amoeba the parent cell divides to gives rise to two new i...

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  12. What is asexual reproduction?

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  13. Why vegetative propagation is called asexual reproduction?

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  14. What is vegetative propagation? Give two suitable examples.

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  16. Mention any two characteristic features of asexual reproduction.

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  17. What is the basic difference between binary fission and budding?

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  18. Define encystation.

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  19. What is sporulation? Give an example.

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