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In human beings, if fertilization does not occur, the egg develops parthenogenetically.


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Solution

The correct option is B False

.Parthenogenesis:

  1. The special type of reproduction in which the egg of an organism develops into a new individual without undergoing any union is called parthenogenesis.
  2. In human beings fertilisation occurs in female reproductive system.

Fertilization in human:

  1. The process of combining of sperm and ovum is called fertilisation.
  2. If the ferilisation does not occur, the ovum is shredded off from the body and the endometrial lining of uterus is passed through the vagina.
  3. This flow of endometrium along with blood vessels through the vagina is called menstrual flow.

Final answer: The given statement is false.


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