Chapter 12 Module 36 Vocab Flashcards
1
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age of viability
A
point at which as fetus can survive if born prematurely
2
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chromosomes
A
rod shaped structures that contain all basic hereditary information
3
Q
embryo
A
a developed zygote that has a heart, a brain, and other organs
4
Q
fetus
A
a developing person from 8 weeks after conception until birth
5
Q
genes
A
part of the chromosomes through which Genetic information is transmitted
6
Q
teratogens
A
environmental agents such as drugs, chemicals, viruses, or other factors that produce a birth defect
ex: fetal alcohol syndrome caused by teratogens
7
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zygote
A
a new cell formed by the union of an egg and sperm
