Which of the following statements is/are false?
a. The male gamete is larger, with a nucleus and more cytoplasm than the female gamete. b. The fusion of the two gametes is called fertilization. c. The product of fusion of the two gametes is called the zygote.
(a) Only a
(b) Only a and b
(c) Only b
(d) Only b and c
(e) Only c
Correct Answer: (a) Only a
Explanation:
Usually, the female gamete known as an egg is larger in a size, with a nucleus and more cytoplasm than the male gamete.
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