Question

Given below are few statements related to external
fertilization.
(i) The male and female gametes are formed
and released simultaneously
(ii) Only few gametes are released into the
medium
(iii) Water is the medium in a majority of
organisms exhibiting external fertilization
(iv) Offsprings formed as a result of external
fertilization have better chance of survival
than those formed inside an organism
Choose the correct statements
(a) iii and iv (b) i and iv
(c) ii and iv (d) i and iv

Answer 1

D) is your Correct Answer !

Answer 2

Question :Given below are few statements related to external

fertilization.

(i) The male and female gametes are formed

and released simultaneously

(ii) Only few gametes are released into the

medium

(iii) Water is the medium in a majority of

organisms exhibiting external fertilization

(iv) Offsprings formed as a result of external

fertilization have better chance of survival

than those formed inside an organism

Choose the correct statements

(a) iii and iv (b) i and iii (c) ii and iv (d) i and iv

Answer - Correct statement among given options are - (b) i and iii

External fertilization refers to fertilization occuring outside the body. The phenomenon is observed in aquatic organisms.

Examples are fish, amphibians. The gametes are released simultaneously and in large numbers to increase the chances of fertilization.

The process usually occurs in water medium. Offsprings formed have less survival rate since they can be food of other organisms.