define zygote

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Zygote is the diploid cell formed by the fusion of male and female gametes during fertilization in sexual reproduction. Zygote is the first stage in the development process of an organism and it contains all the genetic information essential for the growth of the new organism.

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The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is

(a) gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling
(b) zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
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Complete the flow chart given below.

Zygote ---> Division of zygote ---->? -----> Infant ----> Adult

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