The process of union of male gamete with egg cell is called ________.
A
Fertilization
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B
Pollution
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C
Double fertilization
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D
Germination
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Solution
The correct option is A Fertilization The process in which union of male and female gametes (formed by gametogenesis) and fusion of pronuclei of sperm and egg (ovum) takes place is called fertilization. The resultant product of fertilization is called zygote