Question

State whether the following statements are true or false:
Statement 1: Zygote repeatedly divides to form a blastocyst.
Statement 2: The blastocyst attaches itself to the wall of the uterus.

• A. Statement 1: True; Statement 2: False
• B. Statement 1: False; Statement 2: True
• C. Statement 1: True; Statement 2: True
• D. Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1: True; Statement 2: True

• After fertilisation, the zygote repeatedly divides to give rise to a clump of cells called blastocyst.
• The blastocyst then attaches itself to the wall of the uterus.
• After implantation, the blastocyst starts to grow in size and internal organs develop, and it is called the embryo.