Asked by Jahhlovey Angella on May 30, 2024

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Which is the correct order of stages of prenatal development?

A) zygote,fetus,embryo
B) zygote,embryo,fetus
C) embryo,zygote,fetus
D) embryo,fetus,zygote

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development inside the womb, from conception to birth, encompassing all phases of embryonic and fetal development.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is conceived, resulting from the union of an ovum and a sperm cell.

Fetus

A developmental stage of a vertebrate that occurs in the womb after embryonic stage and until birth.

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Pooja BeniwalJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct order of stages of prenatal development is zygote (fertilized egg), embryo (from the 2nd week to the end of the 8th week), and fetus (from the 9th week until birth). Therefore, option B is the correct order of stages.