Question

Which of the following characterizes parthenogenesis?

a. An individual may change its sex during its lifetime.

b. Specialized groups of cells grow into new individuals.

c. An organism is first a male and then a female.

d. An egg develops without being fertilized.

Answer 1

• d. An egg develops without being fertilized.

Step-by-step explanation:

Parthenogenesis :-

• It is the modification of Asexual reproduction.
• In parthenogenesis egg develops into the complete offspring without fertilization.
• parthenogenesis is usually fount in Many nonvertebrates such as aphids, bees and crustaceans.
• It also occurs in few vertebrates.
• It is the component of apomixis.