Prior to mating, a male widowbird produces sperm cells through the process of __________

When the sperm fuses with an egg cell, __________ has occurred.



a. meiosis; fertilization
b. fertilization; meiosis
c. sexual selection; meiosis
d. fertilization; mutation


A

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