Which of the Following Best Describes the Ploidy Level of a Fertilized

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the ploidy level of a fertilized embryo sac?

• A) All cells are diploid.
• B) All cells are triploid.
• C) All cells are polyploid.
• D) The ploidy level varies among species.
• E) There are haploid, diploid, and triploid cells.

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in a child resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.

Heavy Drinking

Consumption of alcohol in large quantities over a short period of time, potentially leading to acute and chronic health problems.

Pregnancy

A term for the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus inside her uterus, typically lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period.

Small Head

Generally refers to a medical condition where the circumference of the head is significantly smaller than typical for an individual's age and sex, known as microcephaly.