Beginning of Life

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After studying the course materials located on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Explain the following concepts:
    • Asexual – sexual reproduction.
    • Mitosis – Meiosis
    • Diploid – Haploid
    • Gametes
    • Fertilization
    • Zygote
    • Syngamy
    • Blastocyst
    • Implantation
    • Gastrulation
    • Embryo – Fetus
  2. Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00)
  3. After learning about fertilization process, and according to nature and objectively, and scientifically speaking, when does human life begin? Why?
  4. Read and summarize Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERD) PART FOUR Introduction.

Submission Instructions:

  • The work is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
  • If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.