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What is syngamy? Explain.

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Syngamy is the fusion of two gametes in fertilization or sexual reproduction. The fusion of gametes results in the formation of a zygote which develops into a new organism. It involves both plasmogamy and karyogamy and found in most animals with sexual reproduction.

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