Differentiate between gamete and zygote.

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Zygote:
A zygote is a type of diploid cell which is formed by the fusion of male and female gametes.
Gamete:
Gametes are haploid germ cells formed in sexual reproduction by the process of meiosis.
Zygote Gamete
1. It is a diploid cell. 1. It is a haploid sex cell
2. It is formed after the fusion of male and female gamete. 2. Formed after the process of meiosis.
3. The formation of zygote takes place in the female reproductive organs. 3. Both male and female reproductive part produces gametes.
4. Embryo is formed from the zygote. 4. Gametes are necessary for sexual reproduction.
5. It makes the number of chromosomes equal to the normal body cell. 5. Gametes are produced after halving the number of chromosomes.

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Zygote	Gamete
1. It is a diploid cell.	1. It is a haploid sex cell
2. It is formed after the fusion of male and female gamete.	2. Formed after the process of meiosis.
3. The formation of zygote takes place in the female reproductive organs.	3. Both male and female reproductive part produces gametes.
4. Embryo is formed from the zygote.	4. Gametes are necessary for sexual reproduction.
5. It makes the number of chromosomes equal to the normal body cell.	5. Gametes are produced after halving the number of chromosomes.