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A zygote ( that is the result of Fertilization . That is, two Haploid cells—usually (but not always) an Ovum from a Female and a Sperm cell from a Male —merge into a single Diploid cell called the ''zygote'' (or ''zygocyte'').

Animal zygotes undergo Mitotic Cell Division s to become an Embryo . Other organisms may undergo Meiotic cell division at this time (for more information refer to Biological Life Cycle s).

Twin s and Multiple Birth s can be monozygotic (identical) or dizygotic (fraternal).


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