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kelcey gniazdowski
on Dec 21, 2024Verified
The single cell that is the foundation for all of the cells that a child will have at birth is called a:
A) blastocyst.
B) DNA.
C) gene.
D) zygote.
Foundation
An underlying basis or principle for something, often referring to the solid base upon which structures are built.
Blastocyst
A structure formed in the early development of mammals, consisting of a sphere of cells enclosing a fluid-filled cavity and a cluster of cells from which the embryo develops.
Zygote
The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of pregnancy.
- Familiarize oneself with the basic notions and terms in genetics, involving genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the basic notions and terms in genetics, involving genes, chromosomes, and DNA.