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Assertion : Algae and fish produce a large number of gametes.
Reason : Algae and fish show internal fertilisation.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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a
Gametes are haploid whether the structures or cells producing them are haploid or diploid. It is due to meiosis which occurs in the life of all sexually reproducing organisms. The structure formed by the fusion of gametes is always diploid.
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