Question

Choose the correct statements from the options below with regard to sexual reproduction.
(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 fertilization is a rule during sexual reproduction.

• A. (i) and (iv)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i) and (ii)

(i) sexual reproduction does not require two individuals because the fusion of two gametes released from the same plant can take place.

(ii) sexual reproduction is a process where gametic fusion is present because takes place between two gametes of different sexes

(iii) meiosis occurs during sexual reproduction when the plant body is haploid or the gametes are diploid to produce the normal body.

(iv) external fertilization need not takes place in sexual reproduction. it can also be internal. eg: humans.

So, the correct option is '(i) and (ii)'.