What is an embryo?

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Embryo:
It is the stage of development between the zygote or fertilized egg and the newly formed offspring, formed by repeated mitotic division of the zygote.
It is formed due to the fusion of male and female gametes through fertilization or syngamy.
It is a multicellular structure that undergoes cell division and multiplication to form a fully-developed offspring.

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