Consider the following statements:
(a) In isogamy, the fusion of two different types of gametes takes place.
(b) Female gamete is referred to as macro-gamete, bigger in size, produced in less numbers and are also non-motile.
(c) Multiple fission involves the simultaneous division of parent into many small daughter individuals.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
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Only (a) and (c)
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Only (b) and (c)
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Only (a) and (b)
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All of the above
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement (a) is incorrect. In anisogamy, the fusion of two different types of gametes takes place, e.g., higher invertebrates and all vertebrates.
Statement (b) is correct. Female gamete is referred to as macro-gamete, bigger in size, produced in less numbers and are also non-motile.
Statement (c) is correct. Multiple fission involves the simultaneous division of parent into many small daughter individuals.