Zygote Ploidy: Haploid Vs. Diploid
Zygotes, the fertilized eggs resulting from the fusion of gametes, exhibit distinct ploidy levels. Understanding if zygotes are haploid or diploid requires exploration of related concepts such as gametes, meiosis, fertilization, and ploidy. Zygotes, formed by the union of gametes, possess genetic material inherited from both parents. Meiosis, a specialized cell division preceding gamete formation, … Read more