Question

The process of fusion of male and female gametes is called ______.

• A. Seed formation
• B. Reproduction
• C. Fertilisation
• D. Pollination

Hint:

Fertilisation is the first step towards the formation of a new organism in sexually reproducing organisms, whether in plants or animals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to form a zygote is called fertilisation. This process is a crucial step in sexual reproduction. Once fertilisation occurs, the zygote will undergo mitotic divisions to form a new organism. 
Seed formation occurs after fertilisation, where the fertilised ovule develops into a seed.
Reproduction is the overall process of producing offspring, but it includes several stages such as fertilisation, development, and growth.
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from male to female reproductive organs in plants, leading to fertilisation, but pollination itself is not the fusion of gametes.

Thus, the correct term for the fusion of male and female gametes is fertilisation.