In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is known as :
- Syngamy
- Parthenocarpy
- Parthenogenesis
- Autogamy
Answer
(3) Parthenogenesis
Solution
As per NCERT, in several organisms the female gamete undergoes development to form a new organism without fertilisation; this phenomenon is called parthenogenesis.
⇒ Syngamy is fusion of gametes; parthenocarpy is formation of fruit without fertilisation; autogamy is transfer of pollen to the stigma of the same flower.
∴ Development of the female gamete into an embryo without fertilisation is parthenogenesis.
Answer: (3)