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Why does the zygote need sufficient stores of energy to grow into an organism with specialised tissues?

Question
Why does the zygote need sufficient stores of energy to grow into an organism with specialised tissues?
Because it must develop highly specialised tissues and organs, which requires energy
Because zygotes do not use energy at all
Because only asexual organisms need energy
Because zygotes are always unicellular for life
Answer
Because it must develop highly specialised tissues and organs, which requires energy
Detailed Explanation
The chapter explains that if the zygote is to develop into an organism with highly specialised tissues and organs, it needs sufficient energy stores, hence the larger, food-rich female gamete.
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