The fusion of gametes, resulting in the formation of a zygote, is called:

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Fertilization is the process of fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) resulting in the formation of a zygote. Mitosis is a type of cell division that leads to the production of two daughter cells with identical genetic information, while meiosis is a type of cell division that leads to the formation of haploid gametes. Implantation is the embedding of the zygote in the uterine wall during pregnancy, and cloning is the production of genetically identical copies of an organism or a cell. Therefore, the best choice for the fusion of gametes resulting in the formation of a zygote is fertilization (C).

The Fusion of Gametes, Resulting in the Formation of a Zygote