Question

Write 2 differences between isogamy and oogamy.

Answer 1

Isogomy:

1. Isogamy involves fusion of two morphologically similar and motile gametes.

2. The gametes are physiologically different. The common example of isogamy is seen in case of unicellular algae Chlamydomonas.

Oogamy:

1. Oogamy involves fusion of two morphologically dissimilar gametes. The female gamete is larger and non-motile while the male gamete is smaller and motile.

2. The gametes are also physiologically different. The examples are the higher group of algae like Volvox, Oedogonium, etc.

Answer 2

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✔Isogomy

➡️Isogamy involves fusion of 2 morphologically similar n motile gametes

➡️The gametes are physiologically different The common example of isogamy is seen in case of unicellular algae Chlamydomonas

✔Oogamy:

➡️Oogamy involves fusion of two morphologically dissimilar gametes The female gamete is larger n nonmotile while the male gamete is smaller and motile

➡️The gametes are also physiologically different The examples are the higher group of algae like Volvox