Zygote
A zygote (Greek: ζυγωτόν) is a cell that is the result of fertilization. That is, two haploid cells—usually (but not always) a sperm cell from a male and an ovum from a female—merge into a single diploid cell called the zygote (or zygocyte). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Animal zygotes undergo mitotic cell divisions to become an embryo. Other organisms may undergo meiotic cell division at this time (for more information refer to biological life cycles). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Twins and multiple births can be monozygotic (identical) or dizygotic (fraternal). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Greek: The noun Greek refers to:... Cell: A cell is a single unit or compartment, enclosed by a border or wall. A cell is usually part of a larger structure. More specific meanings depend on the context in which the work is used.... Fertilization: REDIRECT Fertilisation... | ~ Table of Content ~
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~ Related Subjects ~Cell division (1) - Embryo (1) - Diploid (1) - Mitotic (1) - Twin (1) - Multiple birth (1) - Meiotic (1) - Biological life cycle (1) - Fertilization (1) - Haploid (1) - Greek (1) - Cell (1) - Ovum (1) - Female (1) - Sperm (1) -~ Community ~
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