Question

Assertion (A): External fertilization occurs in Angiosperms.
Reason (R): In internal fertilization organisms, egg is formed inside female body.
Identify the correct option from the following

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

Know the difference between internal and external fertilization with examples like humans vs. fish and flowering plants.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Assertion is incorrect — angiosperms undergo internal fertilization.
Reason is correct — in internal fertilization, the egg is formed and fertilized inside the female body.
Hence, only (R) is true.