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The process involving the fusion of a male gamete with the central cell is called:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Double fertilization in flowering plants
	**Related Topics**:  Angiosperm reproduction, male and female gametes, endosperm formation
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant reproduction, gamete types
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question describes a process where a male gamete fuses with the central cell.
	Options: Syngamy, Double fertilization, Triple fusion, Pollination
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Understand Double Fertilization:
		Reasoning: Double fertilization is a unique characteristic of flowering plants (angiosperms). It involves two fertilization events:
			 a) Syngamy: Fusion of one male gamete with the egg cell to form a zygote (diploid, 2n).
			 b) Triple fusion: Fusion of another male gamete with the two polar nuclei (or central cell) of the embryo sac to form a triploid (3n) primary endosperm nucleus.
	2. Identify the correct process:
		Working: The question specifically asks about the fusion of a male gamete with the central cell. This is the definition of triple fusion.
		Key Point: Syngamy involves the fusion of the male gamete with the egg cell, not the central cell.
	3. Final Step:
		Result: The process described is triple fusion.
		Verification:  The definition of triple fusion directly matches the description in the question.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Syngamy is the fusion of a male gamete with the egg cell, not the central cell.
B :x: Double fertilization is the overall process encompassing both syngamy and triple fusion.
 C ✓: Triple fusion accurately describes the fusion of a male gamete with the central cell.
D :x: Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains to the stigma, a preceding step to fertilization.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing syngamy and triple fusion: Remember that syngamy involves the egg cell, while triple fusion involves the central cell.
		2.  Overlooking the 'double' aspect of double fertilization: Double fertilization involves two separate fusion events. 
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.  Use mnemonics to remember: Syngamy - Single fusion, Triple fusion - Three nuclei involved.
		2. Draw diagrams of the embryo sac to visualize the process.

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Syngamy

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Double fertilization

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The correct Option is "Triple fusion"

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Pollination

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