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?

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

Correct answer · Option 2

It is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction by producing seeds without fertilisation.

Apomixis is defined as a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction because it produces seeds without fertilisation.