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Question
The fusion of male and female gametes is termed as ______.
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Solution
The fusion of male and female gametes is termed as fertilisation.
Explanation:
Fertilisation is the process by which the male gamete (sperm) and the female gamete (egg) merge to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.
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