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The problems of using hybrid seeds can be solved by using apomictic seeds, because

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a

apomictic seeds often develop from diploid cells, so the chance of segregation is not possible

b

apomixis is not genetically controlled

c

apomictic seeds develop from fertilized eggs

d

hybrid seeds are not resistant to pathogens

answer is A.

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Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilisation. Since there is no segregation of alleles, apomictic seeds are preferred over hybrid seeds.

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