What is the single-celled structure formed by the fusion of male and female gametes called?

Embryo

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Fossa ovalis

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Corpus luteum

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Zygote

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Solution

The correct option is D Zygote
In humans, there is a fusion of the male and female gametes. The single-celled structure formed by this fusion is known as a zygote. The zygote undergoes numerous cell divisions to produce an embryo. Thus, the correct answer is the zygote.

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