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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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An egg that has been fertilized by a sperm is called a/an
Options
A Embryo
B Fetus
C Zygote
Correct Answer
D Blastocyst
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell. It is the first stage of a new organism's development and is diploid, containing combined genetic material from both parents.

Hint

This is the single-celled result of fertilization.

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