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In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilisation. This phenomenon is known as:

1. Autogamy
2. Parthenocarpy
3. Syngamy
4. Parthenogenesis

Correct answer: Parthenogenesis

Solution

Parthenogenesis is the development of an embryo from an unfertilised female gamete. The other options involve self-fertilisation, fruit development without fertilisation, or fusion of gametes.

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