Question

Formation of an embryo from an unfertilized female gamete

• A. \({Apomixis}\)
• B. \({Apogamy}\)
• C. \({Apospory}\)
• D. \({Parthenogenesis}\)

Hint:

Parthenogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction where an embryo develops without fertilization. It is common in insects, reptiles, and plants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Parthenogenesis 
Parthenogenesis is the formation of an embryo from an unfertilized female gamete (egg). 
This process occurs in certain plants, invertebrates, and some vertebrates, leading to asexual reproduction. 
Step 2: Analyzing Other Options 
Apomixis refers to a type of asexual reproduction in plants that does not involve fertilization. 
Apogamy is the development of a sporophyte from a gametophyte without fertilization. 
Apospory is the direct formation of a gametophyte from sporophytic cells, bypassing meiosis. 
Since parthenogenesis specifically refers to embryo formation from an unfertilized female gamete, the correct answer is (4) Parthenogenesis.