Can I place an A (address) record for my domain name directly in a TLD zone file?

So, I understand that the normal structure for making a domain name operational is as follows:

1. Store one or more NS (nameserver) records for my domain name in a TLD zone file – e.g.,

.com zone file

EXAMPLE NS NS15.DOMAINCONTROL
EXAMPLE NS NS16.DOMAINCONTROL

2. The TLD zone file also includes A (address) records for those nameservers – e.g.,

NS15.DOMAINCONTROL A 97.74.107.8
NS16.DOMAINCONTROL A 173.20.75.8

3. The nameservers each…

Can I place an A (address) record for my domain name directly in a TLD zone file?