Question

The study of the formation, growth and development of a new individual from an egg is called __________.

• A. embryology
• B. heredity
• C. cytology
• D. genetics

Answer 1

The correct option is A

embryology

The correct option is A:

Explanation for correct option:

1. Embryology is the discipline of biology that studies the development of an embryo from ovum fertilization through the fetus stage.
2. It is concerned with the prenatal stage of development, beginning with the generation of gametes, fertilization, zygote formation, embryo, and fetus development, and ending with the birth of a new individual.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B:

Heredity is the total of all biological mechanisms by which certain qualities are passed on from parents to their children.

Option C:

Cytology is the study of individual cells in the body.

Option D:

The scientific study of genes and heredity is known as genetics.

Final answer:

The study of the formation, growth and development of a new individual from an egg is called embryology.