Protist Reproduction

question 5

Multiple Choice

Protist reproduction

• A) occurs only asexually by mitosis.
• B) occurs only sexually by meiosis.
• C) occurs only sexually by binary fission.
• D) is mostly sexual, with asexual as an option when environmental conditions are unfavorable.
• E) is mostly asexual, with sexual as an option when environmental conditions are unfavorable.

Understand the functions and applications of social psychological theories.

Grasp the concept of cognitive dissonance and identify situations that produce dissonance.

Identify the components and evolution of the theory of planned behavior.

Recognize the role of subjective norms, behavioral intention, and perceived behavioral control in shaping behavior according to the theory of planned behavior.

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Definitions:

Hypoblast

The layer of cells inside the blastocyst (an early stage of the embryo), which contributes to the formation of the yolk sac and is involved in early embryonic development.

Epiblast

A layer of cells derived during the early development of an embryo, giving rise to all three primary germ layers.

Fertilization

Process that begins with the penetration of the secondary oocyte by the spermatozoon and is completed with the fusion of the male and female pronuclei.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, beginning the stages of pregnancy.