Define external fertilization. Mention its disadvantages.
External fertilization: It means fertilization takes place outside the body.
In external fertilization, eggs have less chances of fertilization. This can lead to the wastage of a large number of eggs produced during the process.
Further, there is an absence of proper parental care to the offspring, which results in a low rate of survival in the progenies.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.
Mention two strategies evolved to prevent self-pollination in flowers.
Why is the Human Genome project called a mega project?
the fusion of compatible gametes outside the body of the parents is called external fertilization.
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Must need to add- Amphibians syngamy occurs in external medium (water),I.e.,outside the body of the organisms is called external fertilization