Question

Greek word sexus means

• A. Disjunction
• B. Disintegration
• C. Union
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Union

Greek word sexus means union. It is used in biology in terms of fusion of gametes in plants and animals. The male gametes is known as sperm and the female is known as ovum. Sexual reproduction is the reproduction which is caused by the fusion of gametes. The male and female gametes fuses to form zygote.

So, the correct answer is option C.