Reproduction in Organisms Question 22

22. Which of the following processes is associated with a change in the cellular DNA amount? [1999]

(a) Spore germination

(b) Cytokinesis

(c) Fertilisation

(d) Blastulation

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Fertilisation involves the fusion of two haploid gametes. Cytokinesis involves division of the cytoplasm of the parent cell into its daughter cells. Blastulation refers to the process of cleavage in the zygote to form a blastula.