The Normal Length of Gestation for Humans Is Approximately _____

question 16

Multiple Choice

The normal length of gestation for humans is approximately _____ weeks.

• A) 37
• B) 39
• C) 41
• D) 43

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Definitions:

Sister Chromatids

Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a single replicated chromosome that are connected by a centromere and eventually separated during cell division.

Daughter Cell

A cell that results from the division of a single parent cell, usually having the same genetic material as the parent cell.

Meiosis II

The second division of meiosis in which sister chromatids separate, ultimately resulting in four haploid cells from the original diploid cell.

Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes present in the nucleus of a cell, characteristic of each species.