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Question
After fertilisation, the resulting cell which gives rise to a new individual is the
Options
embryo
ovum
foetus
zygote
MCQ
Solution
zygote
Explanation -
After fertilisation (i.e. combining of sperm with the egg), zygote is formed. It is the beginning of formation of a new individual. All the multicellular animals start their life from a single cell called zygote.
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