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Question
Which of the following characterizes parthenogenesis?
Options
An individual may change its sex during its lifetime.
Specialized groups of cells may be released and grow into new individuals.
An egg develops without being fertilized.
Both members of a mating pair have male and female reproductive organs.
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Solution
An egg develops without being fertilized.
Explanation:
Parthenogenesis is a unique mode of reproduction where an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual without being fertilized by a sperm. This natural phenomenon is commonly observed in certain insects, crustaceans, and rotifers. It should not be confused with other biological processes such as sex change, budding, or hermaphroditism, as these involve different reproductive mechanisms.
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