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Union of male and female gametes forms


A

Egg

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Embryo

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Zygote

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Spore

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Solution

The correct option is C

Zygote


The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Male and female gametes are the reproductive cells of an organism.
  2. In humans, sperm and ovum are the male and female gametes respectively.
  3. The process of fusion of sperm with egg (ovum) to produce a zygote is called fertilization.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

The Egg or Ova is the female gamete that takes part in the process of fertilization.

Option B:

The embryo in humans starts to take form after four days of fertilization from the zygote.

Option D:

Spores are the single-celled asexual reproductive unit of nonflowering plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae.

Final answer:

The Union of male and female gametes forms Zygote.


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