Question

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(i) Fertilisation takes place in

Answer 1

1: Fertilisation
The process of fusion of male and female gametes is called fertilisation. This occurs in sexually reproducing organisms.

2: Types of fertilisation Based on where the fertilisation occurs, it can be classified into two types:
a. Internal fertilisation -
fusion of male and female gametes occurs within the body. Example - human
b. External fertilisation -
fusion of male and female gametes occurs outside the body. Example- frog

3: Fertilisation in human
In human beings, the male gamete (sperms) is transferred to the female reproductive system. Then the sperm fuses with the ovum at the ampulla in the fallopian tube of the human female. Thus fertilisation in human is internal .