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Parthenocarpy nd apomixis have been observed in some plants. Give an example of each. State a similarity and a difference oberved between the two processes.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Parthenocarpy**: Parthenocarpy is the process by which fruits develop without fertilization. In this process, the ovary of a flower develops into a fruit without the formation of seeds. 2. **Example of Parthenocarpy**: An example of a plant that exhibits parthenocarpy is the banana. Bananas develop into fruit without fertilization, resulting in seedless bananas. ...
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