JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1999

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    In nature, autogamy in plants is avoided since the seeds produced:

    A)  are fewer in number

    B)     do not germinate successfully

    C)     do not produce healthy plant

    D)     all of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    When pollen grains of a flower pollinate the same flower, it is known as autogamy or self-pollination. Autogamy is avoided in nature because: (a) these are fewer in number and in cross pollinated crops, they produce inbreeding depression. (b) do not germinate successfully (c) do not produce healthy plants.


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