Red the following statements :
(i) Organisms exhibiting external fertilization show great synchrony between the sexes and release a large number of gametes
(ii) A major disadvantage of external fertilization is that the offspring are extremely vulnerable to predators
(iii) In gymnosperms male gametes reach egg with the help of water as a medium
(iv) Zygote is a vital link that ensures continuity of species between organisms of one generation and the next.
(v) Every sexually reproducing organisms begin their life as a single-celled zygote
Which of the above statements are correct ?

Question

Red the following statements :

(i) Organisms exhibiting external fertilization show great synchrony between the sexes and release a large number of gametes

(ii) A major disadvantage of external fertilization is that the offspring are extremely vulnerable to predators

(iii) In gymnosperms male gametes reach egg with the help of water as a medium

(iv) Zygote is a vital link that ensures continuity of species between organisms of one generation and the next.

(v) Every sexually reproducing organisms begin their life as a single-celled zygote

Which of the above statements are correct ?

Infinity Learn · Accepted Answer

In gymnosperms male gametes reach egg with the help of pollen tube. In gymnosperms the male gametes are $$non-motile$$ except in Cycas. Gymnosperms exhibit siphonogamy.

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