The number of nuclei present in a zygote

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Solution

The correct option is B
One

The correct option is B.
Explanation of the correct option:
The zygote has a single nucleus, they are uni-nucleate.
The zygote is formed by the fusion of male and female gametes.
The pronuclei of sperm and egg fuse to form a single diploid nucleus (2n).
Sperms and eggs have a haploid (n) number of chromosomes.
They are formed by meiotic division.
Final answer: The number of nuclei present in a zygote is one.

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The number of nuclei present in a zygote is _______.

how many nuclei does a zygote contain

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