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What is the male portion of a zygote referred to.
egg cell
sperm cell

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Answer:

sperm cell

Step-by-step explanation:

The male portion of a zygote is called the sperm cell. The sperm cell are produced by the male organism and they fertilize the eggs.

  • The female portion of the zygote is called the egg cell.
  • During fertilization, the male sperm cell and the female egg cells unites.
  • The unity forms a zygote.
  • This zygote continues to develop into a viable offspring
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