Question

The process of fusion of the male and the female gametes is called

• A. fertilization
• B. pollination
• C. reproduction
• D. seed formation

Answer 1

The correct option is A

fertilization

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. For the production of new offspring, the process of fertilization is necessary for sexual reproduction.
2. Fertilization includes the fusion of the haploid male gamete with the haploid female gamete.
3. Genetic recombination takes place following the fusion and this forms a diploid (2n) zygote.
4. The zygote undergoes mitosis rapidly to form 2, 4, 8, and 16 celled stages.
5. The morula of 32 cells gets implanted within the soft uterine endometrium.
6. This finally develops into the foetus.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

The transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the stigma in the carpel is known as pollination.

Option C:

Reproduction is a biological process in which an organism gives rise to young ones which is similar to itself.

Option D:

When fertilized ovule divides by mitosis, seed formation takes place.

Final answer: The process of fusion of the male and the female gametes is called fertilization.