Beginning of Life

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

• Asexual - sexual reproduction.
• Mitosis – Meiosis
• Diploid - Haploid
• Gametes
• Fertilization
• Zygote
• Syngamy
• Blastocyst
• Implantation
• Gastrulation
• Embryo - Fetus

1. Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00)
2. After learning about fertilization process, and according to nature and objectively, and scientifically speaking, when does human life begin? Why?
3. Read and summarize Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERD) PART FOUR Introduction.

• The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• The paper is to be no shorter than 1 page in length and no more than 2 pages in length. The student will automatically lose points if these limits are not followed. 
• If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style (use of lecture materials encouraged). Refer to your syllabus for further detail or contact your instructor.