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The formation of embryo directly from the cells of nucellus or integument is called:
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Options:
  • A Apogamy
  • B Apospory
  • C Adventive embryony
  • D Diplospory
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Adventive embryony
When cells of nucellus divides by mitosis to form embryo directly, it is known as adventive embryony; however, when cells of nucellus divides to form embryo sac, inside which embryo is produced, then it is known as apospory.

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