question_answer 41)

  Which among the following statements are true for sexual reproduction in flowering plants? (i) It requires two types of gametes. (ii) Fertilization is a compulsory event. (iii) It always results in formation of zygote. (iv) Offspring formed are clones. (a) (i) and (iv)                      (b) (i), (ii) and (iv)           (c) (i), (ii) and (iii)               (d) (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer:

                  (c) Sexual reproduction creates variation in organisms, So, clones cannot be produced through it. Clones are identical copy of parent organism. Sexual reproduction needs two type of gametes, i.e., male and female to form zygote after fertilization.