A Zygote is A(n)____

Question

A zygote is a(n)____.
A) diploid cell
B) haploid cell
C) gamete
D) female gonad
E) male gonad

Accepted Answer

A zygote is a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes (sperm and egg) during fertilization. It contains the complete set of genetic information characteristic of an individual organism. It is not a gamete or a gonad, which are reproductive cells and organs, respectively.