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1.	The phenomenon wherein, the ovary develops into a fruit without fertilisation is calledA. parthenocarpyB. apomixisC. asexual reproductionD. sexual reproduction
Answer» Correct Answer - A Parthenocarpy (GK. Parthenos-virgin, karpos-fruit) is the formation of seed less fruits without fertilisation . The truits developed from unfertilised ovary are called parthenocarpic fruits . Other options are incorrect because (i) In asexual reproduction , a single individual (parent) is capable of producing off spring. (ii) For apomixis and sexual reproduction (Also, refer to Q. 18)

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