Which Clade Does Not Include Humans

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which clade does not include humans?

• A) synapsids
• B) lobe-fins
• C) diapsids
• D) osteichthyans

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Definitions:

Fertilized Ova

Refers to an egg cell that has been fertilized by a sperm cell, beginning the process of embryonic development.

Germinal Period

The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, containing genetic material from both the mother and father.

Placenta

An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.