Self-fertilization occurs in species that have both male and female reproductive parts within the same individual.

Self-fertilization occurs in species that have both male and female reproductive parts within the same individual.

• A. Self-fertilization
• B. Cross-fertilization
• C. Asexual budding
• D. Sexual reproduction requiring two individuals

Answer: (A)

Self-fertilization occurs when an organism has both male and female reproductive parts and can fuse its own gametes. This is a form of sexual reproduction that does not require a second individual, unlike cross-fertilization, which involves two organisms. It’s also distinct from asexual budding, which reproduces without gamete fusion. So the described idea points to self-fertilization.

Self-fertilization occurs when an organism has both male and female reproductive parts and can fuse its own gametes. This is a form of sexual reproduction that does not require a second individual, unlike cross-fertilization, which involves two organisms. It’s also distinct from asexual budding, which reproduces without gamete fusion. So the described idea points to self-fertilization.