The single cell that is produced by the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell is called a(n)
A) allele
B) chromatid
C) gamete
D) zygote

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The single cell resulting from the fusion of a sperm and egg cell is called a zygote. This is the first stage of embryonic development and contains all the genetic information necessary for the development of a new individual. Alleles are variations of genes, chromatids are duplicated chromosomes, and gametes are reproductive cells that fuse to form a zygote.

The Single Cell That Is Produced by the Union of a Sperm