Question

How many pairs of the ovaries and testis are present in human females and males respectively?

• A. One pair of the ovary in females and one pair of the testis in males
• B. Ovaries and testis do not occur in pairs
• C. Two pairs of the ovary in females and one pair of the testis in males
• D. Two pairs of the ovary in females and two pairs of the testis in males

Answer 1

The correct option is A

One pair of the ovary in females and one pair of the testis in males

One pair of ovaries and testis are present in human females and males respectively. Ovaries produce ovum and sperm is produced by the testis. Ovum is the female gamete and sperm is the male gamete. Ovum and sperm fuse to form the zygote.