Science glossary film: Zygote

Zygote

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The cell produced by the fusion of an egg and a sperm at fertilization. The zygote contains DNA from both the male and female parents, providing all the genetic information required for a new individual.

The cell produced by the fusion of an egg and a sperm at fertilization. The zygote contains DNA from both the male and female parents, providing all the genetic information required for a new individual. In humans, 23 chromosomes come from each parent, giving 46 chromosomes in total.

The zygote contains DNA from both the male and female parents, providing all the genetic information required for a new individual. In humans, 23 chromosomes come from each parent, giving 46 chromosomes in total.

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