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Question
Choose the correct statements from the options below:
A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below:
- Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals
- Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion
- Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction
- External fertilisation is a rule during sexual reproduction
Options
i and ii
ii and iii
i and iv
i and iv
Solution
i and ii
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