Practice free →
Home › Bihar Board Class 12 (Science) › Biology › Reproduction › Fertilisation typically occurs in the:

Fertilisation typically occurs in the:

AAmpulla of fallopian tube
BUterine cavity
COvary
DCervix
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ampulla of fallopian tube
Fertilisation is the biological process where a male gamete (sperm) fuses with a female gamete (ovum) to form a zygote. 1. **The Journey of the Ovum**: After ovulation, the secondary oocyte is released from the **Ovary** and is picked up by the fimbriae of the **Fallopian tube** (Oviduct). 2. **The Journey of the Sperm**: Sperm are deposited in the vagina, travel through the **Cervix**, cross the **Uterine cavity**, and enter the fallopian tube. 3. **The Meeting Point**: The fallopian tube is divided into four parts: the infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and uterine part. 4. **The Specific Site**: The **Ampulla** is the widest and longest part of the fallopian tube. Due to its size and environment, it is the site where fertilisation typically occurs. Therefore, the correct location is the **Ampulla of the fallopian tube**.
Solve this in the app — Bihar Board Class 12 (Science) practice & 24k+ MCQs →
Related questions