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A zygote is formed when two gametes unite - usually a mother's egg and a father's sperm, through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_reproduction | A zygote is formed when two [[gametes|gametes]] unite - usually a mother's egg and a father's [[sperm|sperm]], through [[sexual reproduction|sexual reproduction]] <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_reproduction</ref>. | ||
In humans, each parental unit donates 23 chromosomes in their haploid gametes which combine to give the zygote (future offspring) 46 chromosomes (except in cases of non-disjunction) and create a diploid cell that is genetically unique from the parent cells. | In humans, each parental unit donates 23 [[Chromosome|chromosomes]] in their [[haploid gametes|haploid gametes]] which combine to give the zygote (future offspring) 46 chromosomes (except in cases of non-disjunction) and create a [[diploid cell|diploid cell]] that is genetically unique from the parent cells. | ||
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Revision as of 01:37, 22 October 2014
A zygote is formed when two gametes unite - usually a mother's egg and a father's sperm, through sexual reproduction [1].
In humans, each parental unit donates 23 chromosomes in their haploid gametes which combine to give the zygote (future offspring) 46 chromosomes (except in cases of non-disjunction) and create a diploid cell that is genetically unique from the parent cells.