WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 39

Question 39

Animal Reproduction

Gestation period is defined as the time

  1. A.of fusion of the sperm and the egg
  2. B.between conception and parturition
  3. C.of release of ovum from the ovary
  4. D.of the birth of the young animal
  5. E.between mating of dam and weaning of young ones.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (between conception and parturition)

Explanation

Gestation is pregnancy, from conception to birth.