The Diploid First Cell of a New Organism Is A(n)

question 31

Multiple Choice

The diploid first cell of a new organism is a(n)

• A) gamete.
• B) sperm.
• C) polar body.
• D) zygote.
• E) ovum.

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Definitions:

Articulating Surfaces

The contact regions between bones that move against each other in a joint, usually covered with articular cartilage.

Dislocation

An injury where the ends of bones are forced from their normal positions in the joint, causing pain and dysfunction.

Intervertebral Cartilage Disks

Cartilaginous pads situated between the vertebrae that help absorb shock and allow for flexibility of the spine.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.