________ is the Time Spent in Growing Within the Uterus

Question

________ is the time spent in growing within the uterus.
A)Gastrulation
B)Gestation
C)Development
D)Pregnancy
E)Embryonization

Accepted Answer

Gestation refers to the time period from fertilization to birth, where the embryo/fetus grows and develops inside the uterus. Gastrulation refers to the early stage of embryonic development where the three germ layers are formed. Development encompasses the entirety of the process from fertilization to adulthood, and includes both prenatal and postnatal growth and maturation. Pregnancy refers specifically to the state of carrying a developing embryo/fetus in the uterus. Embryonization is not a commonly used term in biology.