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Syngamy means

1. fusion of gametes
2. fusion of cytoplasms
3. fusion of two similar spores
4. fusion of two dissimilar spores

Correct answer: fusion of gametes

Solution

Syngamy is the fusion of two gametes, typically male and female, to form a zygote. Fusion of cytoplasm alone is plasmogamy, while spore fusion is not syngamy.

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