In some plants, the female gamete develops into embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is known as :

1. Autogamy

2. Parthenocarpy

3. Syngamy

4. Parthenogenesis

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Answer: 4. Parthenogenesis

Development of an egg or female gamete into an embryo without fertilisation is parthenogenesis.

Autogamy is self-pollination, syngamy is fusion of gametes, and parthenocarpy is fruit formation without fertilisation. Option 4 is correct.

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