Question

A tadpole develops into an adult frog by the process of:

• A. fertilization
• B. metamorphosis
• C. embedding
• D. budding

Answer 1

The correct option is B

metamorphosis

The correct option is option B.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. The process through which an organism goes through different physical changes and develops from an immature adult or larval form into a mature adult is known as metamorphosis.
2. Through the process of metamorphosis, a tadpole evolves into an adult frog as it matures from an immature adult.
3. Metamorphosis is a type of physical transformation that changes an organism's immature form into a mature form, sometimes known as an adult. Metamorphosis is the change that occurs in organisms.

Explanations for Incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The union of two gametes, which creates a zygote, occurs during the process of fertilization.

Option C:

1. The process by which a young organism clings to a surface is known as embedding.

Option D:

1. Budding is a form of asexual reproduction.
2. Here, a growth that originated in the parent organism's body gives rise to offspring.

Final answer: A tadpole develops into an adult frog by the process of metamorphosis.