From the Third Month After Conception Until Birth, the Developing

question 13

Multiple Choice

From the third month after conception until birth, the developing organism is known as a(n) ________.

• A) fetus
• B) placenta
• C) neonate
• D) embryo

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Definitions:

Monozygotic

Pertaining to identical twins who developed from a single fertilized egg and share all of their genes.

Dizygotic

Refers to twins that are formed from the fertilization of two separate eggs by two separate sperm, resulting in fraternal twins that are genetically distinct, akin to regular siblings sharing approximately 50% of their genes.

Epigenetic

The study of changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and physiological responses.