Q. Oogamous means
A) Fusion between female and male gametes. Both are similar in size
B) Fusion between one large female gamete and a smaller non-motile male gamete
C) Fusion between one large female gamete and a smaller motile male gamete
D) Fusion between one smaller female gamete and a large motile male gamete
Explanation
Fusion of a large non-motile egg or ovum with a smaller motile sperm (except in Rhodophyceae). The gametes differ morphologically as well as physiologically and are called oogametes. The fusion of gametes is called oogamy, $e.g$., Chlamydomonas, Fucus, Chara and Volvox
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