NEET Biology question
Consider the following statements about sexual reproduction in brown algae. I. Sexual reproduction may be oogamous, isogamous or anisogamous II. Union of gametes take place in water or within the oogonium III. The gametes are pear-shaped and bear two laterally attached flagella Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (A)
Solution
Brown algae indeed show the full range of sexual reproduction — isogamous, anisogamous and oogamous — and gamete fusion occurs either freely in water or retained within the oogonium, making statements I and II
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