noun
- fertilized eggs formed by the union of male and female reproductive cells, especially in early stages of development
Usage: biology; plural of zygote
Examples
- The zygotes began dividing rapidly after fertilization.
- Scientists studied the development of mouse zygotes in the laboratory.
- Human zygotes contain genetic material from both parents.
- The researcher observed how zygotes develop into embryos.
- Multiple zygotes were created during the in vitro fertilization process.
- Plant zygotes form after pollen fertilizes the ovules.