A zygote
A) is formed by the union of two somatic cells
B) has only half the full complement of genetic material
C) is part of a nucleotide
D) undergoes meiosis
E) has the potential to develop into a new individual

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A zygote is formed by the union of a sperm and an egg during fertilization. It contains a full complement of genetic material (46 chromosomes in humans) and has the potential to develop into a new individual through the process of embryonic development. Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the formation or characteristics of a zygote. Option C is also incorrect as a nucleotide is a subunit of DNA or RNA, and cannot form a zygote.

A Zygote