Multiple choice

In which of the following types of apomixis are the flowers replaced by bulbils?

  1. Nonrecurrent apomixis

  2. Recurrent apomixis

  3. Sporophytic apomixis

  4. Vegetative apomixis

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In this type, the flowers are replaced by bulbils or other vegetative propagules, which frequently germinate while still on the plant. Vegetative apomixis is important in Allium, Fragaria, some grasses, etc.