question_answer 75)

    Distinguish between a gamete and zygote. Explain their roles in sexual reproduction.

Answer:

               Distinguish between a Gamete and Zygote

Gamete	Zygote
The cells involved in sexual reproduction are called gametes, e.g., sperm (male) and ova (female).   Gametes are unfertilized reproductive cells.   The fusion of sperm and egg forms a fertilized ovum or zygote	The fusion of male gamete and female gamete forms zygote during sexual reproduction.     Zygote is fertilized egg or fertilized ovum.   Zygote undergoes development and forms a newly formed baby.

Importance of gametes and zygote in sexual reproduction Gametes are prerequisite for the sexual reproduction. Both sperm and ova unit to form a zygote. Zygote further develops and forms an embryo which becomes a baby.