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MIC 121 Protozoa Objective Question

Question

The fusion of dissimilar gametes, typically a smaller, motile male gamete and a larger, non-motile female gamete, is known as:
Options
A Isogamy
B Hologamy
C Anisogamy
Correct Answer
D Autogamy
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains 'Anisogamy: The fusion of dissimilar gametes usually a smaller, motile male gamete (microgamete) and a larger, non-motile female gamete (macrogamete).'

Hint

The prefix 'aniso-' means 'unequal'. How does this apply to the gametes?

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