What is the name given to a fertilised egg?
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Embryo
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Foetus
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Zygote
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Placenta
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The sperms enter through the vaginal passage during sexual intercourse. They travel upwards and reach the oviduct where they may
encounter the egg. The fertilised egg, i.e. the zygote, gets implanted in the lining of the uterus.