Multiple choice

the term life cycle includes the entire process of:

adults defending their young

providing a conducive environment

adults producing gametes

fertilization

the growth of the offspring to adulthood

The correct answer is the growth of the offspring to adulthood.

Explanation:

A life cycle is illustrated as the stages of development, which take place during the lifetime of an organism. A life cycle ceases with the death of an organism. Generally, the animals and plants go through three fundamental stages in their life cycles, beginning as a seed or fertilized egg, developing into an undeveloped juvenile, and eventually turning into an adult.  

During the stage of adulthood, a species will reproduce, forming a new generation. A life cycle can constitute more than three fundamental stages on the basis of the species. For example, the life cycle of a human being comprises five main stages.  

brain development. a child's brain undergoes an amazing period of development from birth to three—producing more than a million neural connections each second. the development of the brain is influenced by many factors, including a child's relationships, experiences and environment.

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