Question

Which of the following terms are defined correctly?

	Term	Definition
i	Heredity	The passing on of characteristic from parents to their young.
ii	Life cycle	The different stages of development of a living thing from a fertilised egg to an adult that can reproduce and die eventually.
iii	Reproduction	The fusion of a sperm and an egg.

• A. i and ii only
• B. i and iii only
• C. ii and iii
• D. i ii and iii

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

i and ii only

• The passing on of traits from the parents to their offsprings by reproduction (asexual or sexual) is called heredity.
  
• The life cycle of an organism can be defined as a sequence of life stages or events an organism undergoes from birth to reproduction.
• Reproduction is the process by which new organisms or offspring are produced by their parents
• The fusion of male and female gamete is called fertilization.
• So, the correct answer is 'i and ii only'.