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Question
Parthenocarpy and apomixis have been observed in some plants. Give an example of each.
Solution
Parthenocary is exhibited by banana plant whereas the apomixis is exhibited by some plants belonging to family Asteraceae and grasses.
Similarity between apomixis and parthenocarpy:
In both processes, the fertilisation of female gametes by male gametes does not takes place.
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