Asked by Logic Hunter on May 14, 2024
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The union of the ovum and sperm is called __________
A) fertilization.
B) the fetal period.
C) a zygote.
D) an embryo.
Fertilization
The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote that can develop into a new organism.
Fetal Period
The stage of human development in the womb from the end of the embryonic stage (approximately 8 weeks after conception) until birth.
- Understand the sequence of fertilization and the progression from zygote to embryo, and subsequently to fetus.
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Braylin Pichardo GutierrezMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Fertilization is the process of the union of the ovum and sperm to form a zygote. The zygote marks the beginning of prenatal development.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the sequence of fertilization and the progression from zygote to embryo, and subsequently to fetus.