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A few statements with regard to sexual reprodction 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 option below.

A

(i) and (iv)

B

(i) and (ii)

C

(ii) and (iii)

D

(i) and (iv)

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The correct Answer is:
b
Meiosis is required for the production of haploid gametes during sexual reproduction external fertiliation is not a rule during sexual reproduction it can occr internally also.
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