Multiple choice

The process of embryo formation without fertilization is known as

  1. apospory

  2. apogamy

  3. parthenocarpy

  4. polyembryony

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Apogamy is the development of a sporophyte (embryo) from a gametophyte without fertilization. Apospory is gametophyte from sporophyte, parthenocarpy is fruit development without fertilization (no embryo formation necessarily), and polyembryony is multiple embryo formation.