Jose and Keta Recently Learned That They Were Pregnant

question 55

Multiple Choice

Jose and Keta recently learned that they were pregnant. The couple is very excited about the pregnancy and are eager to know the sex of the fetus. The doctor explains that she will be able to determine the sex by the end of the third month using _____.

• A) an X-ray
• B) amniocentesis
• C) ultrasound
• D) the Apgar scale

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Definitions:

Ground Tissue

A plant tissue system that makes up the bulk of most plants, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and support; includes parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells.

Plant Body

The physical structure of a plant, including roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive structures, which function together in growth, reproduction, and survival.

Tuber

A swollen, fleshy, underground stem or root serving as a storage organ for nutrients, exemplified by potatoes.

Underground Stem

A stem of a plant that grows beneath the surface of the soil, such as rhizomes or tubers, storing nutrients and helping in vegetative reproduction.