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In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilisation. This phenomenon is known as

a
Parthenogenesis
b
Autogamy
c
Parthenocarpy
d
Syngamy

detailed solution

Correct option is A

In some plants, the female gamete undergoes development to form new organisms without fertilisation. This phenomenon is called parthenogenesis.Development of fruits without fertilisation is called parthenocarpy. This is commonly observed in bananas.Autogamy is a type of pollination in which transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower.Fusion of gametes are known as syngamy. This is the most vital event of sexual reproduction.

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