Question 1

What is the mode of reproduction in human beings?

Accepted Answer

Human beings undergo sexual reproduction, where fusion of a male and a female gamete takes place to form a zygote.

Question 2

Which of the following is a male reproductive organ in humans?

Accepted Answer

Testes are the male reproductive organs in humans that produce male gametes called sperms.

Question 3

What do ovaries produce in females?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries produce female gametes called ova or eggs.

Question 4

The fusion of sperm and ovum is known as:

Accepted Answer

Fertilization is the process of fusion of a sperm with an ovum to form a zygote.

Question 5

Where does fertilization typically take place in humans?

Accepted Answer

Fertilization takes place inside the female body, specifically in the oviduct (fallopian tube).

Reproduction in Animals — MP Board Class 8 Science Important Questions & Revision Notes