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Question
The process of fusion of the male and female gametes is called ______.
Options
fertilisation
pollination
reproduction
seed formation
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Solution
The process of fusion of the male and female gametes is called fertilisation.
Explanation:
Fertilization combines genetic material from both gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.
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