The first cell of a new individual that is the result of sexual reproduction is a
A) zygote.
B) embryo.
C) gamete.
D) germ cell.
E) sporophyte.

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The first cell resulting from sexual reproduction is the zygote, which forms when a sperm and egg fuse during fertilization. The zygote then undergoes multiple cell divisions to form an embryo. Gametes are the reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that combine to form the zygote, so they are not the first cell of a new individual. Germ cells are the cells in the reproductive organs that give rise to gametes. Sporophytes are plants that produce spores, and are not involved in sexual reproduction in animals.

The First Cell of a New Individual That Is the Result