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Sometimes, the fern plant arises from fern prothallus without fertilization. This is an example of

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Apospory
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Apogamy
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Parthenocarpy
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Gametogenesis
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Solution

The correct option is B Apogamy
Apogamy is the formation of sporophyte from a gametophytic cell other than egg without fertilization. The prothaIIus is only a part of gametophytic cell. Hence, the development is apogamy.

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