Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there are two statements; Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider both the statements independently and select the correct option.

Assertion (A): The fusion of male and female gametes is called fertilisation. Reason (R): Sperm and egg nuclei fuse due to mutual attraction caused by difference in electrical charges.

  1. A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A.

  2. A and R both are correct and R is not a correct explanation of A.

  3. A is correct and R is incorrect.

  4. A is incorrect and R is correct.

  5. A and R both are incorrect.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A is correct whereas R is incorrect. Fertilisation is the process of fusion of the female gamete, the ovum or egg and the male gamete. Sperm and egg nuclei fuse due to attraction of protoplasts of the egg and sperm.

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