Question

What is main reason of female gamete having large size?

• A. To increase the chances of meeting of male gamete with female gamete.
• B. To decrease the chances of meeting of male gamete with female gamete.
• C. For implantation of embryo.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A To increase the chances of meeting of male gamete with female gamete.

The male produces relatively smaller gamete called the 'sperms', while the female produces relatively larger gametes called the 'ovum', thereby exhibiting anisogamy (where there is a fusion of two dissimilar gametes). This takes place so as to increase the chances of male gamete meeting the female gamete.