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What is parthenogenesis?

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What is parthenogenesis?

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The process by which a female produces offspring from unfertilized eggs is known as parthenogenesis.

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Chapter 3: Inheritance and Variation - Exercises [Page 69]

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Balbharati Biology [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Inheritance and Variation
Exercises | Q 5.4 | Page 69
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Chapter 1 Reproduction in Organisms
EXERCISES | Q I. 10. | Page 42

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