Protists reproduce asexually and sexually, the latter involving:
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Correct answer: Fusion of cells to form a zygote
Sexual reproduction in protists involves the fusion of two cells (gametes), producing a diploid zygote. This process introduces genetic variation into the population and is distinct from the asexual methods of binary fission, budding, and fragmentation.
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