The Early Stage of Embryonic Development During Which Rapid Mitotic

question 39

Multiple Choice

The early stage of embryonic development during which rapid mitotic cell divisions occur as the zygote travels down the uterine (fallopian) tube is called ________.

• A) the acrosomal reaction
• B) cleavage
• C) fertilization
• D) implantation

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The financial impact of rejecting the nearest superior alternative when deciding.

Box

A container, often square or rectangular, used for storage or shipping.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a product because of its cost of production and what they actually receive (the market price).