During oogenesis in mammals, polar bodies are formed. Which statement best describes the function of polar bodies?
To provide nutrients to the developing oocyte.
To allow for the reduction of chromosome number while retaining most of the cytoplasm in the oocyte.
To initiate the process of fertilization.
To guide the sperm towards the oocyte.
Related Questions
The cells proximal (just next away from the tip) to the meristematic zone represents the phase of
Division
Maturation
Elongation
Meristematic division
Plants follow …A… pathways in response to environment or phases of life to form different kind of structures. This ability is called …B… Complete the given statement with the correct combination of options
A-same; B-elasticity
A-elasticity; B-same
A-different; B-plasticity
A-same; B-plasticity
Which plant hormone promotes seed dormancy?
Gibberellin
Auxin
Cytokinin
Abscisic acid (ABA)
The process of formation of haploid spores from a diploid sporophyte is called:
Mitosis
Meiosis
Fertilization
Pollination
Double fertilization is a characteristic feature of:
Gymnosperms
Angiosperms
Pteridophytes
Bryophytes
The process of development of fruits without fertilization is called:
Polyembryony
Apomixis
Parthenogenesis
Parthenocarpy
When transition from juvenile to adult is gradual than this type of development is called
Homoblastic development
Heteroblastic development
Homoheteroblastic development
Hetero and homoblastic development
Development includes (plants)
I. Differentiation
II. Redifferentiation
III. Dedifferentiation
Select the right combination from the given option
I and II
II and III
III and I
I, II and III
The development of fruits without fertilization is called:
Polyembryony
Apomixis
Parthenocarpy
Parthenogenesis
