Question

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

• A. Embryo
• B. Ovum
• C. Foetus
• D. Zygote

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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.