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Mention one significance of the zygote.


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Significance of zygote

  1. The zygote is the first stage of a genetically unique organism's development.
  2. The zygote is diploid because it contains genes from both parents (carrying two sets of chromosomes).
  3. Except for bacteria, all species' sexual reproduction involves the combining of haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote.

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