Question

Mating is the process of

• A. production of male gametes
• B. production of female gametes
• C. pairing of opposite sex
• D. pairing of same sex

Answer 1

The correct option is C

pairing of opposite sex

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Mating is the coupling of opposite-sex or hermaphroditic organisms for the goal of sexual reproduction in biology.
2. The union of two gametes is known as fertilization.
3. Copulation is the insemination and subsequent internal fertilization of two sexually reproducing animals' sex organs.
4. Mating is the act of two people of the opposite sex coming together for the aim of sexual reproduction.
5. The process of mating is called as copulation which involves the union of opposite sex organs.

Option A:

Spermatogenesis is the process of male gamete formation in animals.

Option B:

Oogenesis is the process of female gamete formation in animals.

Option D:

The pairing of different sex is mating.

Final answer: Mating is the process of pairing of opposite sex.