The fusion of male and female gametes is termed as .
A
reproduction
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B
fertilisation
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C
pollination
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Solution
The correct option is B fertilisation Fertilisation is the union of a male and a female gamete (reproductive cells) to produce a zygote. The zygote undergoes repeated cell division and develops into a new individual.