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Formation of a gametophyte (i.e., embryo sac or pollen) on a sporophyte without any reduction division is known as ........................
Formation of a gametophyte (i.e., embryo sac or pollen) on a sporophyte without any reduction division is known as ........................
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The correct option is A Apospory
Apospory is the development of 2n gametophytes without meiosis and spores, from vegetative or non-reproductive cells of the sporophyte. In contrast, apogamy is the development of 1n sporophytes without gametes and syngamy from vegetative cells.
Apospory is the development of 2n gametophytes without meiosis and spores, from vegetative or non-reproductive cells of the sporophyte. In contrast, apogamy is the development of 1n sporophytes without gametes and syngamy from vegetative cells.
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