Parthenogenesis MCQ Questions and Answers: 

1.Production of seeds without fertilization is termed as:

(1) Parthenocarpy

(2) Parthenogenesis

(3) Gametogenesis

(4) All of above

Answer: 2

2. Development of an egg without – fertilization is called

(1) Gametogenesis

(2) Parthenogenesis

(3)Oogenesis

(4) Metamorphosis

Answer: 2

3. The formation of zygote without the act of syngamy is called

(1) Poly embryon

(2) Parthenogenesis

(3) Budding

(4) Apospory

Answer: 2

4. Parthenogenesis occurs when:-

(1) When the embryo is formed without the fusion of egg and the sperm

(2) When the embryo is formed by the fusion of egg and sperm

(3) When the embryo is formed from another cell

(4) When sperm produces the embryo directly

Answer: 1

5. Although in most species fruits are the result of fertilization, there are a few species in which fruit develop without fertilization – the process is known as:

(1) Parthenocarpy 

(2) Parthenogenesis

(3) Amphimixis 

(4) Apomixis

Answer: 1