Which of the Following Terms Refers to a Fertilized Ovum

Question

Which of the following terms refers to a fertilized ovum?
A) blastocyst
B) embryo
C) zygote
D) morula

Accepted Answer

A zygote is a fertilized ovum, formed by the fusion of a sperm and an egg. The other terms refer to developing stages of the embryo after the formation of the zygote.