Asked by
Josie DeAngelis
on Dec 24, 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 by which sperm and egg combine to form a zygote, initiating embryonic development.
Ovum
A female gamete or egg cell that, when fertilized by a sperm, begins the process of developing into a new organism.
Sperm
Male reproductive cells or gametes in sexually reproducing organisms that combine with the female gamete, leading to fertilization and the development of a new organism.
- Elucidate the sequence of events in fertilization and the early phases of embryogenesis.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the sequence of events in fertilization and the early phases of embryogenesis.