Browse by Stream
QnA
Home
QnA
Go To Your Study Dashboard

Get Answers to all your Questions

header-bg qa
  • Home
  • NCERT
  • Given below are a few statements related to external fertilisation. Choose the correct statements. i.The male and female gametes are formed and released simultaneously ii. Only a few gametes are released into the medium

Given below are a few statements related to external fertilisation. Choose the correct statements.


i. The male and female gametes are formed and released simultaneously
ii. Only a few gametes are released into the medium
iii. Water is the medium in a majority of organisms exhibiting external fertilisation
iv. Offspring formed as a result of external fertilisation have a better chance of survival than those formed inside an organism


(a) iii and iv (b) i and iii (c) ii and iv (d) i and iv

Answers (1)

Ans: The answer is the option (b), (i) and (iii)

Explanation: Fertilisation requires both the gametes to be released simultaneously. A medium is needed by Male gametes to travel to the female gametes. Water is the medium in most cases. Air also acts as the medium in some cases.

Posted by

infoexpert21

View full answer

Similar Questions

Latest Question