The One-Celled Organism Formed by the Union of a Sperm

question 207

Multiple Choice

The one-celled organism formed by the union of a sperm and an egg is the

• A) embryo.
• B) fetus.
• C) baby.
• D) zygote.

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Definitions:

Common Resource

A natural or man-made resource that is available to all but can be depleted if overused, such as fisheries, clean air, or public parks.

Overuse

The excessive use of a resource, leading to its depletion or degradation.

Drop-in-the-bucket Problem

A metaphorical expression indicating a situation where the effort or resources are too insignificant to make a noticeable difference in a larger context.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be consumed by everyone and one person's use doesn't reduce availability to others.