Question 27
Reproduction in AnimalsWhich of the following describes an example of fertilization in higher organisms?
- A.Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei
- B.Ejaculating of sperm into a female body
- C.Male gametes germinating in the pollen tube
- D.A pollen grain landing on a sticky stigma
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Fusion of sperm and egg nuclei)
Explanation
Fertilization is the fusion of the nucleus of a male gamete with that of a female gamete to form a zygote.