An embryo is made up of a single cell.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Embryo:

Zygote undergoes cell differentiation and cell division (mitosis) to form embryo.
Embryo is multicellular structure.
The embryo gets embedded in the wall of uterus for further development.
Sperm and ovum are single cell.
In embryo, cells begin to form groups that will develop into different tissues and organs.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Question 04(x)
Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
An embryo is made up of a single cell. ( )

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

(a) Oviparous animals give birth to young ones. ( )

(b) Each sperm is a single cell. ( )

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

(e) Egg laid after fertilization is made up of a single cell. ( )

(f) Amoeba reproduces by budding. ( )

(g) Fertilization is necessary even in asexual reproduction. ( )

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

(i) A zygote is formed as a result of fertilization. ( )

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

An embryo is made up of a single cell.

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