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Apomixis is found in
BiologySexual Reproduction in Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Asteraceae but not in grasses
  • B grasses but not in Asteraceae
  • C both Asteraceae and grasses
  • D neither in Asteraceae nor in grasses
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The correct answer is: both Asteraceae and grasses
When diploid cell of nucellus divides to form diploid embryo sac which contains diploid egg cell from which embryo develops without fertilization or gametic fusion than it is called apospory. This mechanism of seed formation without gametic fusion or fertilization is called apomixis. It is commonly present in members of Asteraceae and grasses.

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