Parthenogenesis is the development of

Fruit without hormones

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Fruit without fertilisation

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Egg without fertilisation

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Embryo without fertilisation

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Solution

The correct option is C Egg without fertilisation
Parthenogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction in which the offspring develops from unfertilized eggs. It is particularly common among arthropods and can also be found in some species of fish, amphibians, birds and reptiles, but not in mammals.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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Q. Assertion :Parthenogenesis does not play any role in organic evoluation. Reason: In parthenogenesis females develop into new organisms without fertilisation.

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