Question

Which among the following statements are true for sexual reproduction in flowering plants?

1. It requires two types of gametes
2. Fertilisation is a compulsory event
3. It always results in formation of zygote
4. Offspring formed are clones

Options

• (i) and (iv)

• (i), (ii) and (iv)

• (i), (ii) and (iii)

• (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation -

During sexual reproduction in flowering plants, male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote. This process is known as fertilisation. So, out of the given four statements, (i), (ii) and (iii) are true.