Question

question 5
5 pts
what are gametes?
reproductive organs such as testes and ovaries
sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen
sex cells such as sperm and egg
fertilized eggs that develop into embryos

Explanation:

Define gametes

Gametes are haploid reproductive cells that unite during sexual reproduction to form a diploid zygote.

Identify male and female gametes

In humans, the male gamete is the sperm cell, and the female gamete is the egg cell (ovum).

Evaluate the given options

• "Reproductive organs such as testes and ovaries" describes gonads, not gametes.
• "Sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen" describes chemical messengers, not cells.
• "Sex cells such as sperm and egg" correctly defines gametes.
• "Fertilized eggs that develop into embryos" describes zygotes, not gametes.

Answer:

• (A) Reproductive organs such as testes and ovaries
• (B) Sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen
• (C) Sex cells such as sperm and egg (Correct answer)
• (D) Fertilized eggs that develop into embryos