State whether the given statement is true or false:
After fertilization, the new individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The mother and father both contribute their gametes during sexual reproducation. These gametes contain the genetic material which are inherited by the new individual formed after fertilization.

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