How does the fusion of the male gamete and the egg in the archegonium result in the formation of a zygote?

How does the fusion of the male gamete and the egg in the archegonium result in the formation of a zygote?
  1. By mitosis
  2. By meiosis
  3. By fertilization
  4. By asexual reproduction

Solution

The fusion of the male gamete and the egg in the archegonium results in the formation of a zygote through fertilization.

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