Q. Why sometimes, even diploid offspring is produced through parthenogenesis?
A) When offspring is produced without fertilization of diploid egg cell
B) When offspring is produced through fertilization of diploid egg cell
C) When offspring is produced without fertilization of haploid egg cell
D) When offspring is produced through fertilization of haploid egg cell
Explanation
Development of an egg (ovum) into a complete individual without fertilization is known as parthenogenesis. A diploid offspring is produced without fertilization of a diploid egg cell through parthenogenesis.
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