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Fertilization and Sexual Reproduction in Organisms
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Fusion of two gametes which are dissimilar in size is termed as
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Both A and C
💡 Explanation:
In anisogamy the fusing gametes differ in size and behaviour. One of the
two gametes is larger and is called macrogamete or female gamete; the
other is smaller and is termed microgamete or male gamete. In oogamy,
there is a large food laden non-flagellate female gamete called egg or
oosphere whereas the male gamete or antherozoid is smaller and motile.
Oogamy is the familiar form of sexual reproduction, it is a form of
anisogamy (heterogamy).
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'.