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In rotifers, syngamy is absent. Which mode of reproduction is observed in this organism instead?
BiologyReproduction in OrganismsNEET
Options:
  • A Parthenogenesis
  • B Apomixis
  • C Polyembryony
  • D Apospory
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Parthenogenesis
Development of egg cell or female gamete to form embryo without fertilization is called parthenogenesis. The organism thus formed will be haploid. This is observed in honey bees, rotifers, turkey and some lizards.

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