After fertilisation, the resulting cell which gives rise to a new individual is the

Embryo

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Ovum

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Foetus

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Zygote

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Solution

The correct option is D Embryo
After fertilization, male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote. The zygote undergoes changes to form an embryo having two cells. Then there are successive divisions in embryo and formation of morula and blastula occurs. The embryo gives rise to a new individual. The embryo undergoes organogenesis and forms a new individual.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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After fertilisation, the ________ divides repeatedly to give rise to a ball of cells.

State whether the following statements are true or false :

(a) Each sperm is a single cell.

(b) A new human individual develops from a cell called gamete.

(d) A zygote is formed as a result of fertilisation.

(e) External fertilisation takes place in frog.

(f) An embryo is made up of a single cell.

(g) Oviparous animals give birth to young ones.

(h) Oviparous animals give birth to young ones.

(i) The hens give birth to chicks like human beings give birth to babies.

(j) Amoeba reproduces by budding.

(k) Binary fission is a method of asexual reproduction.

(l) Fertilisation is necessary even in asexual reproduction.

(m) Cloning is a sexual reproduction method in mammals.

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