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MIC 121 Protozoa Objective Question

Question

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

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: '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' or 'different'.

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