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How does a zygote differ from a mature egg?a. A zygote has more chromosomes.b. A zygote is smaller.c. A zygote consists of more than one cell.d. A zygote is much larger.
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A mature egg is a female reproductive cell, also known as an ovum, which can be fertilized by a male sperm. It contains 23 chromosomes. Show more…
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How does a zygote differ from a mature egg? a. A zygote has more chromosomes. b. A zygote is smaller. c. A zygote consists of more than one cell. d. A zygote divides by meiosis.
A zygote a. is the cell formed when the sperm fertilizes the egg. b. will develop into a gamete. c. contains one complete set of chromosomes. d. usually forms in the endometrium.
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