Question

Farmers have to buy hybrid seeds every year because the characters segregate in the progeny of seeds collected from hybrids. If these hybrids are made to produce ........ seeds, then there will be no segregation of characters.

• A. apomictic
• B. dicotyledonous hybrid
• C. monocotyledonous hybrid
• D. polyembryonic

Hint:

Apomictic seeds are genetically identical to the parent plant, preventing segregation of traits in progeny.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding apomixis.
Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where seeds are produced without fertilization. This results in progeny that are genetically identical to the parent, eliminating segregation of traits.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) apomictic: Correct — Apomictic seeds result in progeny without genetic segregation.
(B) dicotyledonous hybrid: Incorrect — Dicotyledonous hybrids undergo segregation of traits in the progeny.
(C) monocotyledonous hybrid: Incorrect — Like dicotyledonous hybrids, monocotyledonous hybrids also experience genetic segregation in the progeny.
(D) polyembryonic: Incorrect — Polyembryonic seeds result in multiple embryos, but they still undergo genetic segregation.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) apomictic, as apomictic seeds do not undergo genetic segregation.