Match Column I with Column II.
| Column I | Column II. |
| A. Parthenocarpy | I. Inactive state |
| B. Polyembryony | II. Meiosis and syngamy are absent |
| C. Apomixis | III. Occurrence of more than one embryo |
| D. Dormancy | IV. Seedless fruit |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3)-A – IV; B – III; C – II; D – I
| Column I | Column II. |
| A. Parthenocarpy | IV. Seedless fruit |
| B. Polyembryony | III. Occurrence of more than one embryo |
| C. Apomixis | II. Meiosis and syngamy are absent |
| D. Dormancy | I. Inactive state |
Explanation:
A. Parthenocarpy refers to the development of fruit without fertilization. It leads to the formation of seedless fruits.
B. Polyembryony: In some species each ovule contains many embryos. Occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed is referred to as polyembryony.
C. Apomixis is a mode of reproduction where seeds are produced without the process of meiosis and syngamy. It leads to the development of embryos without fertilization.
D. Dormancy refers to a period of inactivity or suspended growth in seeds. Seeds undergo dormancy to survive adverse conditions and ensure germination occurs under suitable environmental conditions.