Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider both the statements independently and select the correct option. Assertion (A): Substitution of usual sexual reproduction by a form of reproduction, which does not include meiosis and syngamy is called amphimixis. Reason (R): Nucellar embryo is apomictic diploid.

  1. A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A.

  2. A and R both are correct and R is not a correct explanation of A.

  3. A is correct and R is incorrect.

  4. A is incorrect and R is correct.

  5. A and R both are incorrect.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A is incorrect and R is correct. Amphimixis is normal sexual reproduction. Substitution of usual sexual reproduction by a form of reproduction, which does not include meiosis and syngamy is called apomixis. Nucellus is a diploid tissue. So, nucellar embryo is apomictic diploid.

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