Fusion of male gamete and female gamete is termed as

• (a) Reproduction
• (b) Vegetative propagation
• (c) Fertilization
• (d) Respiration

The fusion of a male gamete and a female gamete is specifically referred to as fertilization. This process is crucial in sexual reproduction, where the genetic material from both parents combines to form a new organism.

Understanding the Options

• Reproduction: This is a broad term that encompasses all methods of producing offspring.
• Vegetative propagation: This is a form of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant.
• Respiration: This is a metabolic process where organisms convert food into energy, not related to gametes.

Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Fertilization.