The correct answer to the question is:
1. Another name for a fertilized egg is a zygote.
Explanation:
- A zygote is formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell during the process of fertilization.
- It is the initial stage of development after fertilization takes place.
- The zygote contains all the genetic material needed to form a new individual.
- As the zygote undergoes cell division and development, it eventually forms an embryo.
Therefore, in the context of the question, the term "zygote" is the most appropriate answer as it specifically refers to the early stage of development following fertilization.
