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Test question no. 115: Technical term for the fertilized egg is


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i. Placenta

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ii. Zygote

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iii. Morula

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iv. Ovum

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Solution

The correct option is B

ii. Zygote


The correct option is B:

In fertilization, ovum or egg gets fertilized by the sperm and this stage of it is called zygote.

Reason for incorrect options:

  1. Placenta - It attaches the fetus to the uterus of mother, which helps in absorption of nutrition and excretion of wastes.
  2. Morula - After 4th day after fertilization, embryo reaches to uterus, it is a solid ball of cell.
  3. Ovum - It is female gamete and also known as egg.

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