Question

The fusion of male and female gametes is called as

• A. Mitosis
• B. Meiosis
• C. Fertilisation
• D. Reduction division

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Fertilisation

The union of male and female gametes is called fertilisation. Male and female gametes are a product of meiosis. Reduction division is the first division of meiosis in which the number of chromosomes is reduced to half the original number. Mitosis is the cell division leading to the growth and development of an organism.