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Which of the following best describes the environment in which a zygote develops in organisms with external fertilization?
Which of the following best describes the environment in which a zygote develops in organisms with external fertilization?
What is the significance of the thick wall that develops around the zygote in fungi and algae?
What is the significance of the thick wall that develops around the zygote in fungi and algae?
In organisms with a haplontic life cycle, what is the result of the zygote undergoing meiosis?
In organisms with a haplontic life cycle, what is the result of the zygote undergoing meiosis?
Which of the following is NOT true about the zygote?
Which of the following is NOT true about the zygote?
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What is the significance of the zygote in the context of a species' continuation?
What is the significance of the zygote in the context of a species' continuation?
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Study Notes
The Zygote
- The diploid zygote is formed during sexual reproduction in all organisms.
- External fertilization forms the zygote outside the organism's body. Internal fertilization forms the zygote inside.
- The development of the zygote depends on environmental factors and the organism's life cycle.
- Some organisms (fungi and algae) develop a resistant wall protecting the zygote from drying and damage.
- A period of rest may occur before zygote germination
- In haplontic life cycles (as discussed in Class XI), the zygote divides via meiosis forming haploid spores.
- The spores develop into haploid individuals.
- In diplontic and haplo-diplontic organisms a subsequent development occurs; refer to your Class XI textbook
- The zygote connects species of one generation to the next generation in sexually reproducing organisms.
- All sexually reproducing organisms begin life as a zygote. Humans included.
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This quiz explores the formation and development of the zygote in various organisms, focusing on both external and internal fertilization. It discusses the environmental factors influencing zygote development, along with life cycle stages like haplontic and diplontic. Dive deeper into the essential role zygotes play in sexually reproducing organisms.