Question

What is the period 5 days prior, and post-ovulation called?

(a) Fertile period

(b) Infertile period

(c) Abstinent period

(d) Maternity period

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This is a very interesting question from Reproductive Health in chapter Reproductive Health of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Fertile period

The explanation is: The period from 5 days before ovulation to 5 days after ovulation is called the fertile period. During the period, there are high chances that if coitus occurs, the sperm can fertilize the released egg.