MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Fertilisation

The nuclei of...

Question

The nuclei of the sperm and egg fuse as a result of

A

Base pair relation of DNA and RNA

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Formation of hydrogen bonds

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Mutual attraction caused by differences in electrical charges

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Attraction of protoplasts of egg and sperm

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Attraction of protoplasts of egg and sperm
Nuclei of sperm cell and egg cell, which are haploid in nature will fuse together. This process is called as syngamy.
It happens as a result of the attraction between the protoplasts of sperm and egg cell.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Sperm and egg nuclei fuse due to.

Q. Union of egg and sperm nuclei were first observed by

Q. Which chemical of the egg attracts and holds sperm?

Q. During fertilization in amphibians, the fusion of egg and sperm plasma is preceded by
(P) Release of enzymatic contents from the acrosomal vesicle through exocytosis.
(Q) Binding and interaction of the sperm to vitelline membrane
(R) Chemo-attraction of the sperm to the egg by soluble factors secreted by egg.
(S) Release of the sperm nucleus into the ooplasm.
Which of the following is the correct sequence?

Q. Assertion: Fish and frogs lay eggs and release sperms in hundreds.
Reason: The chance of fertilisation of the egg increases if a large number of sperms are released.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard VIII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon