Which of the Following Elements Is NOT a Heteroatom

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is NOT a heteroatom?

• A) carbon
• B) sulfur
• C) nitrogen
• D) oxygen
• E) phosphorous

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Definitions:

Zygote

A fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete (egg) and a male gamete (sperm), marking the beginning of embryonic development.

Oviduct

The tube through which an ovum or egg passes from the ovary to the uterus; also known as the fallopian tube.

Uterus

Muscular chamber where offspring develop; womb.

Oviduct

The conduit by which an egg or ovum travels from an ovary, known in humans as the fallopian tube.