In What State Was the First Penitentiary Opened

question 10

Multiple Choice

In what state was the first penitentiary opened?

• A) Washington, DC
• B) Illinois
• C) New York
• D) Pennsylvania

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Definitions:

University of Minnesota

A public research university located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, known for its strong research programs.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two separate embryos, sharing the same genetic makeup.

Zygote

The cell formed by the union of a sperm and an egg at the beginning of conception, representing the earliest stage of human development.

Fertilization

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) combine to produce a new cell (zygote) that will develop into a fetus.