Question

Which among the following statements are true for sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
(i) It requires two types of gametes.
(ii) Fertilisation is a compulsory event.
(iii) It always results in the formation of zygote.
(iv) Clones of offsprings are formed.

• A. (i) and (iv)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (ii)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Sexual reproduction is the process in which two parents are involved which produce two types of gamete i.e., male and female. The gametes fuse to form the zygote during fertilization. This is a compulsory event which allows the continuation of the species. The offsprings resulting from asexual reproduction are called clones. However, genetic recombination and variation the offsprings can be seen in sexual reproduction; hence, they are not clones. Thus, the correct answer is option C.