Describe the process of fertilization. Include in your explanation the name of the new cell created, how many chromosomes it contains and whether it is diploid or haploid.

Fertilization is the process in which haploid gametes fuse to form a diploid cell called a zygote. To ensure that each zygote has the correct number of chromosomes, only one sperm can fuse with one egg.

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