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question 9
a zygote is:
a a haploid cell
b a gamete
c the first diploid cell of a new organism
d a product of meiosis
e all of these are correct answers

Explanation:

A zygote is formed by the fusion of two gametes (sperm and egg). Gametes are haploid cells produced by meiosis. When they combine, the resulting zygote is the first diploid cell of a new organism. A haploid cell has half the chromosome number, a gamete is a sex - cell, and meiosis produces gametes, not zygotes directly.

Answer:

C. The first diploid cell of a new organism