Which of the Following Statements About Fertilization Is TRUE

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fertilization is TRUE?

• A) Fertilization restores the haploid chromosome number.
• B) Fertilization stimulates the initiation of development.
• C) Fertilization cannot determine the sex of the offspring.
• D) Fertilization permits the formation of gametes with new genetic combinations.
• E) In fertilization, a sperm fuses with an ovum to produce an embryo.

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Definitions:

CCK

Cholecystokinin, a peptide hormone involved in digestion and the feeling of satiety.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling cognition, emotions, and behavior.

Peripheral Body Organs

Organs located outside of the central nervous system, often referring to parts of the body involved in processing and responding to sensory information.

Central Theory

A principle or concept that serves as the foundational or core idea in a particular field of study.