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Question : The cell division involved in gamete formation is not of the same type in different organisms. Justify. |
| Answer» Solution :In a haploid organism, SHOWING haplontic life cycle, gamete formation by mitosis, the diploidzygote FORMED by the fusion of TWO haploid gametes undergoes MEIOSIS. In diploid organisms, showing diplontic or haplo-diplontic life cycle, gamete formation by meiosis and haploid gametes are formed, the diploid zygote undergoes mitosis to FORM diploid individuals. | |