Why is the number of chromosome in a zygote diploid?
1 Answer
Mar 14, 2018
Because, it’s the product of fusion of two haploid cells.
Explanation:
A zygote is a eukaryotic cell formed by a fertilization event between two gametes. Gametes are haploid.
Male gamete is called sperm and female gamete is called egg.
E.g. Human sperm cell and egg cell contain