At Fertilization, the Chromosomes from the Father's Sperm Unite with the Chromosomes

question 244

Multiple Choice

At fertilization, the chromosomes from the father's sperm unite with the chromosomes from the mother's egg, creating a new cell called a(n) __________

• A) embryo.
• B) zygote.
• C) genome.
• D) blastocyst.

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Definitions:

Sum of Squares

The sum of the squared deviations of each data point from its mean, a measure used in statistical analysis to quantify variability within a dataset.

P-value

A statistical measure that helps scientists determine the significance of their research results, reflecting the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis in hypothesis testing.

Interaction

The mutual or reciprocal action or influence between entities or variables in a study.