Conception occurs when:
A) ova are released by the fallopian tubes
B) the baby is born
C) a sperm penetrates the ovum's membrane
D) the embryo develops

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Conception, also known as fertilization, occurs when a sperm penetrates the ovum's membrane. This is the moment when the genetic material of the sperm combines with the genetic material of the ovum, forming a new, unique individual. It typically happens in the fallopian tubes. The other options, ova release by the fallopian tubes, the baby being born, and embryo development occur at later stages in the reproductive process.

Conception Occurs When