There are two sets of chromosomes in a zygote.

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The correct option is A True
A zygote is formed from the fusion of a male gamete with a female gamete. Thus, it is diploid and contains two sets of chromosomes, one of which is paternal and the other is maternal i.e. from male and female parent respectively.
So, the correct answer is A.

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There are two sets of chromosomes in a zygote.

The correct option is A TrueA zygote is formed from the fusion of a male gamete with a female gamete. Thus, it is diploid and contains two sets of chromosomes, one of which is paternal and the other is maternal i.e. from male and female parent respectively.So, the correct answer is A.

The correct option is A True
A zygote is formed from the fusion of a male gamete with a female gamete. Thus, it is diploid and contains two sets of chromosomes, one of which is paternal and the other is maternal i.e. from male and female parent respectively.
So, the correct answer is A.