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During fertilization in living beings, fusion of male and female gametes takes place to form a cell called:

  1. A
    Zygote
  2. B
    Embryo
  3. C
    Ovum
  4. D
    Sperm

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During fertilization, the haploid male gamete (sperm) and the haploid female gamete (ovum) fuse together to form a single diploid cell called a zygote. The zygote subsequently divides and develops into an embryo.

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During fertilization in living beings, fusion of male and female gametes takes place to form a cell called:
A
Zygote
B
Embryo
C
Ovum
D
Sperm

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