Question

Embryo development from synergid or antipodal cell is known as.

• A. Apogamy
• B. Apomixis
• C. Amphimixis
• D. Apospory

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Apogamy

A. Apogamy

Reason: As synergids and Antipodal cells are haploid in nature and non-reproductive cells and the formation of an embryo from synergids without any gametes is haploid, this process is called Apogamy. If the embryo is formed from nucellus or integument which is diploid, is known as Apospory. If the embryo is formed by syngamy, it is known as amphimixis. If a seed is formed directly, known as Apomixis.