Match column 1 with column 2 and choose the correct option from the given code.
| column 1 | column 2 |
| A. Fertilisation | i. 8-16 blastomeres |
| B. Morula | ii. Delivery of the foetus |
| C. Corpus luteum | iii. Ampulla of oviduct |
| D. Parturition | iv. Progesterone |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) -A-iii B-i, C-iv, D-ii
| column 1 | column 2 |
| A. Fertilisation | iii. Ampulla of oviduct |
| B. Morula | i. 8-16 blastomeres |
| C. Corpus luteum | iv. Progesterone |
| D. Parturition | ii. Delivery of the foetus |
Fertilization typically occurs in the ampulla of the oviduct (fallopian tube), which is the site where the sperm meets and fertilizes the ovum.
B.Morula - i. 8-16 blastomeres
The morula is an early stage of embryonic development consisting of 8-16 blastomeres (cells) resulting from the cleavage of a fertilized egg.
C.Corpus luteum - iv. Progesterone
The corpus luteum is a structure formed in the ovary after ovulation. It secretes the hormone progesterone, which is essential for maintaining the uterine lining and supporting early pregnancy.
D.Parturition - ii. Delivery of the foetus
Parturition refers to the process of giving birth or the delivery of the fetus.