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Clarify that fertilization is the process where the nuclei of gametes combine.

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Clarify that fertilization is the process where the nuclei of gametes combine

  • This point belongs to Sexual reproduction, especially Sexual reproduction outcomes.
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Fertilization process

Fertilization involves the fusion of nuclei from male and female gametes to form a new nucleus.

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    Describe what happens during fertilization.

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