Sexual reproduction in protists involves diverse strategies.Which of the following is common to all types of sexual reproduction in protists?

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Syngamy, or the fusion of gametes to form a zygote, is common to all types of sexual reproduction in protists. However, the types of gametes and the mechanisms of gamete formation and fusion vary among different groups of protists. Some protists, such as algae and ciliates, utilize isogamy (equal-sized gametes) or anisogamy (unequal-sized gametes) to reproduce. Others, such as amoebas, may undergo conjugation, in which cells exchange genetic material without forming a zygote. Heterogamy (the fusion of gametes that differ in form or function) is not a universal feature of sexual reproduction in protists.

Sexual Reproduction in Protists Involves Diverse Strategies