The cell produced by the union of sperm and ovum during fertilization is called a(n):

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The cell produced by the union of sperm and ovum during fertilization is called a zygote. This cell contains all the genetic information of the new individual and will eventually develop into an embryo. The trophoblast is a layer of cells that develops into the placenta, and the fetus is the stage of development after the embryo, usually starting around the 8th week of gestation.

The Cell Produced by the Union of Sperm and Ovum