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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:

Which among the following is an incorrect statement ?

Options:

In flowering plants, the zygote is formed inside the ovule.

In reptiles and birds, the fertilised eggs are covered by hard calcareous shell.

Human beings are viviparous .

During embryogenesis, zygote undergoes cell division (meiosis) and cell differentiation.

Correct Answer:

During embryogenesis, zygote undergoes cell division (meiosis) and cell differentiation.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) -During embryogenesis, zygote undergoes cell division (meiosis) and cell differentiation.

During embryogenesis, zygote undergoes cell division (mitosis) and cell differentiation.

In flowering plants, the zygote is formed inside the ovule. After fertilisation the sepals, petals and stamens of the flower wither and fall off.

In oviparous animals like reptiles and birds, the fertilised eggs covered by hard calcareous shell are laid in a safe place in the environment; after a period of incubation young ones hatch out.

On the other hand, in viviparous animals (majority of mammals including human beings), the zygote develops into a young one inside the body of the female organism. After attaining a certain stage of growth, the young ones are delivered out of the body of the female organism.