At fertilization
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A.
one chromosome from the male joins another from the female -
B.
one gene from the male combines with another from the female -
C.
the male nucleus fuses with the female nucleus -
D.
one set of chromosome combines with another set from the female -
E.
one cell from the male fuses with another from the female
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
Fertilization is the union of a spermatozoal nucleus, of paternal origin, with an egg nucleus, of maternal origin, to form the primary nucleus of an embryo.