The Shortest Phase of Prenatal Development Is Called the Germinal

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True/False

The shortest phase of prenatal development is called the germinal, or zygotic, period.

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Oxidation

A chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons, often leading to rust formation in metals.

Hydrolysis

A decomposition reaction involving water and commonly producing clays, as in soil.

Thermal Expansion

The expansion of material as it is heated, such as heating and cooling that cause different minerals, or different parts of a rock, to expand and contract by different amounts.

Barrier Islands

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