Question

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

• A. i. Placenta
• B. ii. Zygote
• C. iii. Morula
• D. iv. Ovum

Answer 1

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.