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Development of new individual from female gamete without fertilization is termed as


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Syngamy

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Embryogenesis

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Oogamy

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Parthenogenesis

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Solution

The correct option is D

Parthenogenesis


Development of an egg (ovum) into a complete individual without fertilization is known as parthenogenesis. It is observed in many invertebrates (rotifers, arthropods), insects (bees, wasps) and some birds, etc.


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