The egg of a hen is a single cell.

True

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False

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Solution

Hen's egg:
The edible hen's egg is a single cell containing both protein and fat component.
The egg develops into a chicken with the division of the single cell leading to the development of the embryo.
Hence, the entire egg behaves like a single cell.
Final Answer: The given statement is true.

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