alleryA fertilised human egg grows into a baby, not an elephant, because of:
Athe size of the egg cell
Bthe mother's daily diet
Cthe human genetic code
Dwarmth inside the womb
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. the human genetic code
1. Every cell carries genetic codes inherited from the parents.
2. All humans share the human genetic code.
3. It is this code that makes a fertilised human egg grow into a human baby and not into an elephant, a bird or a mouse.
_Source: NCERT Class XI Psychology, Ch 3 Human Development, "FACTORS INFLUENCING DEVELOPMENT", p. 42_
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