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The document discusses the germinal stage of development from conception until 2 weeks. During this stage, the zygote rapidly divides through mitosis and differentiates into cells that will form the embryo, placenta, umbilical cord and amniotic fluid. Chromosomes contain genes and each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes which determine traits.

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Germinal Stage

The germinal stage is the stage of development that occurs from conception until 2
weeks (implantation). Conception occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg and forms a
zygote. A zygote begins as a one-cell structure that is created when a sperm and egg
merge. At the moment of conception, the mother’s and father’s DNA are passed on to;
the genetic makeup and sex of the future fetus are set at this point. During the first week
after conception, the zygote rapidly divides and multiplies, going from a one-cell
structure to two cells, then four cells, then eight cells, and so on. This process of cell
division is called mitosis. Mitosis is a fragile process, and fewer than one-half of all
zygotes survive beyond the first two weeks (Hall, 2004). After 5 days of mitosis there
are 100 cells, and after 9 months there are billions of cells. As the cells divide, they
become more specialized, forming different organs and body parts. During the germinal
stage, the cells necessary for the placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic fluid will
differentiate to form the embryo. The mass of cells has yet to attach itself to the lining of
the uterus; once this attachment occurs, the next stage begins.

Chromosomes are stick-shaped structures in the middle of each cell in the


body. Each cell has 46 chromosomes grouped in 23 pairs.
Genes are segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contain the code for a specific
protein that functions in one or more types of cells in the body.
Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain a person's genes.

 Genes are contained in chromosomes, which are in the cell nucleus.

 A chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes.

 Every normal human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of


46 chromosomes.

 A trait is any gene-determined characteristic and is often determined by more than


one gene.

 Some traits are caused by mutated genes that are inherited or that are the result of a
new gene mutation.

Tay-Sachs disease appear normal at birth, and symptoms of the disease do not appear until the infants
are about four to six months of age when they begin to lose previously attained skills, such as sitting up
or rolling over. Children then gradually lose their sight, hearing and swallowing abilities. These children
usually die by the age of five.
Proclamation no. 157
WHEREAS, children with Down syndrome deserve the dignity and respect from everyone and
need the State’s mantle of protection against abuse, violence and public Indifference;

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