Assertion (A): | Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction. |
Reason (R): | Apomixis involves the production of seeds, similar to sexual reproduction. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
4. | (A) is False, (R) is True |
Statement I: | Megasporogenesis is formation of the megaspores in the megasporangium (nucellus) by meiosis. |
Statement II: | Megagametogenesis is development of the megaspore into the megagametophyte which contains the gametes. |
Assertion (A): | Flowering plants have evolved adaptations to promote cross pollination. |
Reason (R): | Most angiosperms are dioeceous plants. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
4. | (A) is False, (R) is True |
Statement I: | Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar. |
Statement II: | Majority of insect-pollinated flowers are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar. |
Assertion (A): | Geitonogamy does not provide the same advantages as cross-pollination. |
Reason (R): | Geitonogamy is a type of pollination in plants where pollen is transferred from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
4. | (A) is False, (R) is True |