Apomixis is:

I:  production of seeds without fertilization
II:  production of fruits without fertilization
III:  a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction

1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I is correct
3. Only III is correct
4. Only I and III are correct

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
 
Assertion (A):  An apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction.
Reason (R):  There is no fertilisation in apomicts plants and they do not produce any seeds.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is false but (R) is true.
4. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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Identify the direct statements:
 
Statement I: In some apomicts, the diploid egg cell is formed without reduction division and develops into the embryo without fertilisation.
Statement II: In many Citrus and mango varieties, some of the nucellar cells surrounding the embryo sac start dividing, protrude into the embryo sac, and develop into the embryos and this is called as nucellar polyembryony.
 
1. Statement I is correct, Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct  
3. Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is incorrect
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What is the advantage of converting hybrids into apomicts for farmers?

1. Can be easily produced year after year
2. Segregation of traits creates more diversity
3. A great reduction in cost
4. Overcoming inbreeding depression

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