To Be Convicted of a Crime, the Accused Must

question 26

Multiple Choice

To be convicted of a crime, the accused must

• A) commit an act that is prohibited.
• B) cause harm to another person or business .
• C) act by mistake .
• D) have a reasonable reason for committing the act.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Period

The period in prenatal development from three through eight weeks after conception, when the brain, spine, major organs, and bodily structures begin to form in the embryo.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms, following fertilization and before fetal stages in animals.

Placenta

A specialized organ in mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of embryonic development.