If a Single, 23X Sperm Fertilizes an Ovum That Lacks

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a single, 23X sperm fertilizes an ovum that lacks a nucleus, and its chromosomes double to yield a 46XX karyotype, what is the outcome?

• A) A normal female
• B) A partial mole
• C) An ovarian teratoma
• D) A complete mole
• E) A normal placenta but no fetus

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Definitions:

Initial Endowment

The initial quantity of assets, goods, or resources that an agent or economy possesses at the start of a period.

Competitive Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, and no participant has the ability to influence prices.

Demand Equals Supply

An economic condition where the quantity demanded by consumers matches the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market equilibrium.

Numeraire

A standard unit of measurement in economics used to represent prices or values of other goods in terms of this unit.