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Fusion of two dissimilar gametes is known as?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Types of Fertilization
	**Related Topics**: Sexual Reproduction, Gametes, Isogamy, Heterogamy
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of sexual reproduction and gametes.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks for the term for fusion of dissimilar gametes.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the definition of each term provided:
		- Allogamy: Cross-fertilization between two different plants or individuals.
		- Anisogamy: Fusion of two dissimilar gametes (also known as heterogamy).
		- Autogamy: Self-fertilization within the same organism.
		- Dichogamy: Maturation of male and female reproductive organs at different times.
	2. Match the definition to the term in the question.
**Result**:
	Anisogamy is the term for fusion of dissimilar gametes.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Allogamy refers to cross-fertilization, not specifically dissimilar gametes.
[B] ✓: Anisogamy is the correct term for the fusion of two dissimilar gametes.
[C] :x: Autogamy refers to self-fertilization.
[D] :x: Dichogamy refers to the timing of maturation of reproductive organs, not the fusion of gametes.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Confusing Allogamy and Anisogamy]: Remember that allogamy is about cross-fertilization, while anisogamy specifically refers to the difference in gamete size or morphology.
		2.[Incorrectly applying Autogamy]: Self-fertilization is not relevant to the question.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Memory aid]: 'Aniso' means unequal or dissimilar.
		2.[Contextualize]: Think of human egg and sperm as an example of anisogamy.

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Allogamy

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The correct Option is "Anisogamy"

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Autogamy

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Dichogamy

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