Practice - Zygote → Embryo
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Practice Questions
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What is a zygote?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens immediately after fertilization.
What phase comes after the zygote formation?
💡 Hint: What happens to the zygote without increasing in size?
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Interactive Quizzes
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The zygote is formed by the fusion of:
💡 Hint: Think about fertilization.
True or False: The process of cleavage involves the increase in overall size.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of cleavage.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the significance of embryogenesis in terms of genetic diversity in sexually reproducing organisms.
💡 Hint: Think about how genetic mixing might result in different traits.
If cleavage doesn't result in size increase, how might this affect the rate of development of the embryo compared to organisms that grow directly as one cell?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the benefits and efficiencies of dividing.
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