Define external fertilization. Mention i | Class 12 Biology Chapter Reproduction in Organisms, Reproduction in Organisms NCERT Solutions

Question:

Define external fertilization. Mention its disadvantages.

Answer:

External fertilization: It means fertilization takes place outside the body. 

In external fertilization, eggs have less chances of fertilization. This can lead to the wastage of a large number of eggs produced during the process.

Further, there is an absence of proper parental care to the offspring, which results in a low rate of survival in the progenies.


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Comments

  • ANVESHAK RAJ
  • 2019-11-05 21:12:24

the fusion of compatible gametes outside the body of the parents is called external fertilization.


  • Tausif Ahmad
  • 2019-10-29 18:34:42

Thanks for the update I will be in the update I will be there at like comment about everything and everyone


  • Gurnoor
  • 2017-03-30 19:47:51

Must need to add- Amphibians syngamy occurs in external medium (water),I.e.,outside the body of the organisms is called external fertilization


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