fertilization
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which a male and female reproductive cell combine to begin the development of a new organism, or the act of adding nutrients to soil.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In many flowering plants, _____ depends on insects carrying pollen between flowers."
Answer: fertilization
In your own words, what does "fertilization" mean?
The process by which a male and female reproductive cell combine to begin the development of a new organism, or the act of adding nutrients to soil.
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