Answer to Question #240036 in Biology for Kiu

Question

Complete the paragraph with words given in the bracket :- (5) 1. (mitosis, meiosis, haploid, diploid, male, female, half, embryo, haploid, germ cells) Sexual Reproduction occurs with the help of two ___________ called ___________ and ___________ gametes. These are formed by ___________ where the chromosome number is reduced to ___________ and hence ___________ gametes are formed. A ___________ zygote is formed by the union of ___________ male and female gametes. The zygote divides by___________ and ___________ is formed.​

Answer 1

Sexual Reproduction occurs with the help of two germ cells called male and female gametes. These are formed by meosis where the chromosome number is reduced to half and hence haploid gametes are formed. A diploid zygote is formed by the union of haploid male and female gametes. The zygote divides by mitosis and embryo is formed.​