NEETBotanySexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction. Reason (R): In apomixis, seeds are formed as a result of syngamy. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct answer
C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Step-by-step solution
Apomixis is a special mechanism to produce seeds without fertilization. Since seeds are typically the product of sexual reproduction, apomixis mimics sexual reproduction while fundamentally remaining a form of asexual reproduction. Thus, Assertion (A) is correct. Syngamy is the fusion of male and female gametes (fertilization). Since apomictic seeds develop without fertilization, syngamy does not occur in apomixis. Thus, Reason (R) is incorrect. Answer: (A) is correct but (R) is not correct