A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below:
i. Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals
ii. Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion
iii. Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction
iv. External fertilisation is a rule during sexual reproduction
Choose the correct statements from the options below:
(a) i and iv (b) i and ii (c) ii and iii (d)
The answer is the option (b), (i) and (ii)
Explanation: Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals as both the sexes are present on the same individual. In some of these cases, both the gametes from the same individual are involved.