Question

What would be the genetic nature of apomictic embryos?

• A. Genetically dis-similar
• B. Genetically similar
• C. Sometimes genetically similar and sometimes genetically dis-similar
• D. Always haploid

Answer 1

The correct option is B Genetically similar

Apomictic embryos are the embryos which are formed without the process of fertilization and they are directly developed from the diploid egg present in the embryo sac. Sometimes there will be no proper mitotic and meiotic divisions in the embryo sac which leads to the formation of diploid egg. This diploid egg directly develops into a new organism. As there is no fertilization, the newly formed embryo is genetically similar to the parent and otherwise also known as the clone.

So, the correct option is B. Genetically similar.