1. The part of the flower which is present in the centre of the flower is ?

Carpels

Stamens

Petals

Sepals

Answer: Carpels

Explanation:


2. Which among the following diseases is not sexually transmitted ?

Gonorrhoea

HIV – AIDS

Hepatitis

Syphillis

Answer: Hepatitis

Explanation:


3. Offspring formed as a result of sexual reproduction exhibit more variations because ?

Genetic material comes from many parents

Genetic material comes from two parents of different species

Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process

Genetic material comes from two parents of the same species

Answer: Genetic material comes from two parents of the same species

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction occurs between two parents of the same species, not a different species. Sexual reproduction, the offspring are not identical to the parents or to one another. This is because the offspring receive some genes from mother and some from father. Because of mixing of genes on re-establishment of number of chromosome in various different combinations the offspring show both similarities and variations with characters of parents. Thus, creates new combination of variants and each combination is novel.


4. Which of the following statements are true for flowers ?

They are the sexual reproductive organs, and They are produced in all groups of plants

They are the sexual reproductive organs, and After fertilization they give rise to fruits.

Flowers are always bisexual, and They are produced in all groups of plants

Flowers are always bisexual, and After fertilization they give rise to fruits

Answer: They are the sexual reproductive organs, and After fertilization they give rise to fruits.

Explanation:

Flowers are the sexual reproductive organs of a plant. They are produced in angiosperms. Majority of flowers are bisexual. After fertilization, they give rise to fruits.


5. Which of the following statement is or are incorrect ?

In sexual reproduction the offspring although similar to their parents are not identical to them or to one another.

The fertilization occurs outside the female body is called external fertilization

The gametes are special type of cells called the reproductive cells which contain only double the amount of DNA as compared to the normal body cells of an organisms.

The fertilization which occurs inside the female body is called internal fertilization.

Answer: The gametes are special type of cells called the reproductive cells which contain only double the amount of DNA as compared to the normal body cells of an organisms.

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