Asked by Haylee Kienast on Sep 23, 2024
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When a sperm fertilizes an egg, a(n) _________ is created.
A) gamete
B) zygote
C) oocyte
D) fetus
Sperm Fertilizes
The process by which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, resulting in the beginning of pregnancy.
Zygote
The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of a developing organism.
- Recognize the stages and processes involved in conception and pregnancy development.
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imani moringabout 14 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
When a sperm fertilizes an egg, a zygote is created. This is the first step in the formation of a fetus, but it is not yet a fetus at this stage. The zygote will undergo rapid cell division and development to eventually become an embryo and then a fetus. Gamete refers to a reproductive cell (sperm or egg), and oocyte specifically refers to a mature egg cell.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the stages and processes involved in conception and pregnancy development.