Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Differentiate between a zoospore and a zygote.
Advertisements
Solution 1
| Zoospore | Zygote |
| A zoospore is a motile asexual spore that utilizes the flagella for movement. | A zygote is a non-motile diploid cell formed as a result of fertilization. |
| It is an asexual reproductive structure. | It is formed as a result of sexual reproduction. |
Solution 2
- Zoospores are the microscopic, flagellated (motile) special asexual reproductive structures found in certain members of the kingdom fungi and simple plants like algae, whereas a zygote is a diploid cell formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. The zygote is usually nonflagellated.
- The pores are the structures that give organisms new organs, whereas a zygote is formed after fertilization and develops into a mature organism.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Write the name of the organism that is referred to as the ‘Terror of Bengal’.
A Plant called X possesses small flower with reduced perianth and versatile anther. The probable agent for pollination would be
Consider the following statement(s)
- In Protandrous flowers, pistil matures earlier
- In Protogynous flowers, pistil matures earlier
- Herkogamy is noticed in unisexual flowers
- Distyle is present in Primula
The unicellular organisms which reproduce by binary fission are considered immortal. Justify.
In which type of parthenogenesis are only males produced?
A clone is a group of individuals obtained through ______.
The term clone is used to describe such ______ and ______ similar individuals.
The term ‘Terror of Bengal’ is used for ______.
In which of the following pairs the plants can be vegetative propagated by leaf buds?
Which root zone is responsible for maximum water absorption?
