Asked by Àlamìñ Görod on Jun 25, 2024
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Following fertilization,a zygote begins the journey to the well-prepared uterus,arriving about _____ after ovulation.
A) 12 hours
B) 36 hours
C) 3 days
D) 6 days
Zygote
refers to the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg, marking the beginning of a new organism.
Fertilization
Impregnation of the ovum by the sperm; conception.
Ovulation
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which a mature egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization.
- Explain the mechanism of fertilization along with the initial phases of developmental biology in humans.
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Francy BlancJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Following fertilization, a zygote begins its journey to the uterus and typically arrives about 6 days after ovulation. This period allows for initial cell division and development into a blastocyst before implantation in the uterine wall.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the mechanism of fertilization along with the initial phases of developmental biology in humans.