WHAT IS A ZYGOTE? A zygote is the initial cell that is formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell.
HOW IS A ZYGOTE CREATED? A zygote is created during sexual reproduction when a sperm cell penetrates and fertilizes an egg cell.
WHERE DOES THE ZYGOTE DEVELOP? After fertilization, the zygote travels through the fallopian tube and into the uterus where it implants and begins to grow and develop.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE ZYGOTE DURING DEVELOPMENT? During development, the zygote undergoes cell division and differentiation, eventually forming all of the different types of cells in the body.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A ZYGOTE TO DIVIDE? The zygote divides rapidly, with each division taking about 24 hours. By the time it reaches the uterus, the zygote has divided into a cluster of cells called a blastocyst.
WHEN DOES THE ZYGOTE BECOME AN EMBRYO? The zygote becomes an embryo at around 2 weeks after fertilization, when it begins to form a distinct structure and the cells differentiate into the three primary germ layers.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE EMBRYO TO DEVELOP? The embryo develops over the course of several weeks, with major organs and systems forming by the end of the first trimester.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE EMBRYO AFTER THE FIRST TRIMESTER? After the first trimester, the embryo is referred to as a fetus and continues to grow and develop until birth.
WHAT CAN AFFECT THE HEALTH OF A ZYGOTE? Various factors can affect the health of a zygote, including genetic abnormalities, environmental factors, and lifestyle factors like smoking and drug use.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CAN AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ZYGOTE? Some common conditions that can affect the development of a zygote include chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome, as well as infections, exposure to toxins, and nutritional deficiencies.