A male and female gamete fuse to form the .

ovum

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

zygote

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

chromosome

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B zygote
The process of fusion of a male and a female gamete is called fertilisation. This fusion of two haploid cells leads to the formation of a single-celled zygote which is a diploid cell.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In humans male and female gamete fuse together during _______ to form a zygote.

The male and female gametes fuse to form the __ during fertilisation.

The male and female gametes fuse to form the __ during fertilization.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program