By Team Aakash BYJU'S | 17th November 2022

List Out the Difference Between a Zygote and an Embryo

Zygote

Embryo

A zygote is formed by the combination of male and female gametes during the fertilisation process.

An embryo is defined as a developing unborn child.

Zygote

Embryo

A zygote is the first stage of development.

The second step of fertilisation is the development of the embryo.

Zygote

Embryo

The formation of the zygote takes 3-6 days.

The age of an embryo can be between 10 and 13 weeks old.

Zygote

Embryo

The zygote splits into two cells from one cell.

Embryos never split in any way.

Zygote

Embryo

Gametes combine to form the zygote.

The zygote develops into an embryo.

Zygote

Embryo

The zygote is located in the fallopian tube.

An embryo is found in the uterus.