(D) Polyembryony is the occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed. It is a common phenomenon in many species of the genus $Citrus$ (e.g.,lemon,oran

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(D) Polyembryony is the occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed. It is a common phenomenon in many species of the genus $Citrus$ (e.g.,lemon,orange) and $Mangifera$ (mango). In these plants,some of the nucellar cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing,protrude into the embryo sac,and develop into embryos. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

Class 12 Biology Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Apomixis and Polyembryony

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In which of the following plants is polyembryony commonly observed?

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Watermelon
B
Guava
C
Maize
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Citrus

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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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Apomixis and Polyembryony

Arrhenotoky is a type of parthenogenetic development found in:

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Embryo sacs of some apomictic species appear normal but contain diploid cells. Suggest a suitable explanation for the condition.

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Match the category of apomixis in Column-$I$ with its example in Column-$II$ and choose the correct option.
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$i$. Diplospory $a$. Mango
$ii$. Apospory $b$. Nicotiana
$iii$. Adventive polyembryony $c$. Taraxacum
$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis $d$. Citrus

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Select the correct statement from the following:

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In $Citrus$,adventive embryony arises from:

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Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$i$. Diplospory	$a$. Mango
$ii$. Apospory	$b$. Nicotiana
$iii$. Adventive polyembryony	$c$. Taraxacum
$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis	$d$. Citrus

In which of the following plants is polyembryony commonly observed?

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Arrhenotoky is a type of parthenogenetic development found in:

Embryo sacs of some apomictic species appear normal but contain diploid cells. Suggest a suitable explanation for the condition.

Match the category of apomixis in Column-$I$ with its example in Column-$II$ and choose the correct option.Column-$I$Column-$II$$i$. Diplospory$a$. Mango$ii$. Apospory$b$. Nicotiana$iii$. Adventive polyembryony$c$. Taraxacum$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis$d$. Citrus

Select the correct statement from the following:

In $Citrus$,adventive embryony arises from:

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Match the category of apomixis in Column-$I$ with its example in Column-$II$ and choose the correct option.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$i$. Diplospory $a$. Mango
$ii$. Apospory $b$. Nicotiana
$iii$. Adventive polyembryony $c$. Taraxacum
$iv$. Non-recurrent apomixis $d$. Citrus