Fertilisation and Development of Zygote to Blastocyst (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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Where does fertilisation occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilisation occur in the female reproductive system?
Fallopian tubes
What type of cell is the mature egg cell (ovum)?
What type of cell is the mature egg cell (ovum)?
Haploid cell
What is formed when the sperm nucleus fuses with the ovum nucleus?
What is formed when the sperm nucleus fuses with the ovum nucleus?
Diploid zygote
What is the morula?
What is the morula?
Solid ball of cells
What is the key characteristic of a blastocyst?
What is the key characteristic of a blastocyst?
Hollow, fluid-filled structure
How long does it take from fertilisation to blastocyst formation?
How long does it take from fertilisation to blastocyst formation?
Approximately 5 days
When does the 2-cell stage occur after fertilisation?
When does the 2-cell stage occur after fertilisation?
Approximately 48 hours
How many sperm cells successfully fertilise one ovum?
How many sperm cells successfully fertilise one ovum?
Only one
What type of cell division does the zygote undergo?
What type of cell division does the zygote undergo?
Mitotic divisions
Where has the embryo reached by the blastocyst stage?
Where has the embryo reached by the blastocyst stage?
The uterus