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A zygote is formed as a result of fertilisation.

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Fertilisation is the proess of fusion of sperm (male gamete) with ovum (female gamete).

This results in the formation of a single cell called the zygote.

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Fertilisation results immediately in the formation of:

A. a zygote

B. an embryo

C. a placenta

D. a foetus

(a) Explain the term 'fertilisation'. Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings.

(b) Draw a labelled diagram to show the fertilisation of a human egg by a sperm to form a zygote.

Q. Statement 1: Fertilisation results in the formation of zygote.

Statement 2: Zygote divides repeatedly to form a multicelled embryo.

Q. State whether the following statements are true or false:
(d) A zygote is formed as a result of fertilisation.

Q. In angiosperm, double fertilisation occurs, but a single zygote is formed. Explain how is it taking place. What happens after fertilisation that results in a fruit?

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