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Diagrammatically represent the asexual mode of reproduction in Amoeba.

Important Questions on Reproduction in Organisms

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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 1
A few statements describing certain features of reproduction are given below:
(i) Gametic fusion takes place.
(ii) Transfer of genetic material takes place.
(iii) Reduction division takes place.
(iv) Progeny have some resemblance with parents.
Select the options that are true for both asexual and sexual reproduction from the options given below:
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 2
The term ‘clone’ cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because:
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 3
Amoeba and yeast reproduce asexually by fission and budding respectively, because they are
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 4

A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below.
(i) Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals
(ii) Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion
(iii) Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction
(iv) External fertilisation is a rule during sexual reproduction

Choose the correct statements from the options below.

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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 5
In Bryophyllum, adventitious buds arise from
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 6
A multicellular, filamentous alga exhibits a type of sexual life cycle in which the meiotic division occurs after the formation of zygote. The adult filament of this alga has
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>Multiple Choice Questions [1 mark]>Q 8
Given below are a few statements related to external fertilisation. Choose the correct statements.
(i) The male and female gametes are formed and released simultaneously.
(ii) Only a few gametes are released into the medium.
(iii) Water is the medium in a majority of organisms exhibiting external fertilisation.
(iv) Offspring formed as a result of external fertilisation have a better chance of survival than those formed inside an organism.
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Xam Idea Biology>Chapter 1 - Reproduction in Organisms>SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST>Q 11
Differentiate between gametogenesis and embryogenesis.