Babies Born Before _____ After Fertilization are Considered Premature

Question

Babies born before _____ after fertilization are considered premature.  
A) 36 weeks
B) 37 weeks
C) 38 weeks
D) 39 weeks
E) 40 weeks

Accepted Answer

Premature babies are those born before completing 37 weeks of gestation, which is calculated from the day of fertilization. Therefore, option A which states 36 weeks is the correct choice.