Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: (a) Cowper's gland is present below prostate gland and its secretion is alkaline and serves as lubricant for semen. (b) Egg is a result of gametogenesis (oogenesis) and has haploid number of chromosomes. (c) Zygote is a result of fertilisation of egg by male gamete and has diploid number of chromosomes. Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. Only (b) and (c)

  2. Only (a) and (c)

  3. Only (a) and (b)

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (a) is correct. Cowper's gland is present below prostate gland and its secretion is alkaline and serves as lubricant for semen. Statement (b) is correct. Egg is a result of gametogenesis (oogenesis) and has haploid number of chromosomes. Statement (c) is correct. Zygote is a result of fertilisation of egg by male gamete and has diploid number of chromosomes.

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