The ovum formed after fertilization is:
Correct answer: D. Diploid
- A. May be haploid or diploid
- B. Triploid
- C. Haploid
- D. Diploid
Explanation
The ovum (egg cell) formed after fertilization is diploid. Fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell, which is haploid, combines with an egg cell, also haploid, to form a diploid zygote. The zygote contains a full set of chromosomes, with half of the genetic material contributed by the mother (through the egg) and half by the father (through the sperm).
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