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_________ deals with the study of prenatal stage of development beginning from formation of gametes, fertilization, formation of zygote, development of embryo and fetus to the birth of a new individual.

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Syngamy
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Embryology
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Oogenesis
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Parthenogenesis
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Solution

The correct option is B Embryology

Embryology is a branch of science that is related to the formation, growth, and development of embryo. It deals with the prenatal stage of development beginning from formation of gametes, fertilization, formation of zygote, development of embryo and fetus to the birth of a new individual.

Syngamy refers to the fusion of male and female gamete to form zygote.

Oogenesis refers to the process of the differentiation and production of the ovum.

Parthenogenesis refers to the development of egg (ovum) into a complete individual without fertilisation.


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