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  4. Read the following statements about the reproductive cycles in mammals and select the correct ones. (i) Oestrous cycle occurs in primate mammals. (ii) In species with oestrous cycle, females are generally sexually active during oestrous phase. (iii) Both the cycles show monthly recurrence.

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Q. Read the following statements about the reproductive cycles in mammals and select the correct ones.
(i) Oestrous cycle occurs in primate mammals.
(ii) In species with oestrous cycle, females are generally sexually active during oestrous phase.
(iii) Both the cycles show monthly recurrence.

Reproduction in Organisms

Solution:

Oestrous cycle occur in non-primates such as cows, dogs, etc. Menstrual cycle occurs in primates only. Menstrual cycle shows monthly recurrence but oestrous cycle does not.