Which process involves the fusion of male and female gametes resulting in the formation of a zygote?

Hydrogen bonds are responsible for the unique properties of water and play a crucial role in the structure of DNA and proteins.

Hydrogen bonds are weak electrostatic attractions between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom and another electronegative atom.

Choice B.

Covalent bonds is incorrect because covalent bonds are strong chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

Choice C.

Ionic bonds is incorrect because ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

Choice D.

Van der Waals forces is incorrect because Van der Waals forces are weak intermolecular forces that arise from temporary dipoles induced in atoms or molecules.

During the menstrual cycle, the corpus luteum in the ovary produces progesterone to prepare the endometrium for potential implantation.

Choice B is incorrect because fimbriae are finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that help guide the egg into the tube.

Choice C is incorrect because a follicle is a sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg.

Choice D is incorrect because the ovarian ligament is a fibrous band of tissue that connects the ovary to the uterus.