Within hours after conception, the first 23 pairs of chromosomes within the zygote _____, forming two complete sets of the genome.
A) divide
B) duplicate
C) differentiate
D) detach

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term to describe the process that occurs within hours after conception is duplication, which refers to the copying of each of the 23 pairs of chromosomes. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of this early stage of development.

Within Hours After Conception, the First 23 Pairs of Chromosomes