A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells (sperm and egg) are joined through the process of fertilization. It is the first stage of a new organism's development and contains a full set of chromosomes, half from the mother and half from the father.
Explain the process of zygote formation, including the role of gametes and fertilization.
Describe the genetic composition of a zygote, including the number and origin of chromosomes.
Discuss the role of the zygote in the early stages of embryonic development and its transformation into a multicellular organism.
Explain the significance of the zygote stage in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms.
Research and present examples of different organisms and how their zygotes develop and grow into mature individuals.