In X, syngamy does not occur and female gamete forms new organism without fertilisation. Identify the phenomenon Xas well as the organism in which it occurs.
A
Parthenogenesis, frog
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B
Gametogenesis, lizard
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C
Embryogenesis, rotifers
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D
Parthenogenesis, honeybee
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Solution
The correct option is D Parthenogenesis, honeybee Parthenogenesis is the process by which a female gamete or the ovum directly gives rise to the young one without syngamy or fertilisation or the fusion of the male and female gametes. This process is seen in rotifers, honeybees, turkey and some lizards.