Biology · SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS

Apomixis is observed in some species of Asteraceae and grasses. Which of the following statements best describes the genetic and biological nature of apomixis?

1. A
   It is a form of sexual reproduction that mimics asexual reproduction by forming haploid seeds without syngamy.
2. B
   It is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction by producing seeds without fertilisation.
3. C
   It involves meiosis and syngamy leading to extensive genetic recombination in seeds.
4. D
   It refers exclusively to the development of seedless fruits induced by exogenous application of auxins.