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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

Question

During which developmental process are the three primary germ layers—ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm—formed?
Options
A Gastrulation
Correct Answer
B Organogenesis
C Fertilization
D Cleavage
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gastrulation is the critical embryonic stage where the blastula is reorganized into a multilayered structure. Choice B is incorrect because organogenesis happens after these layers are already established.

Hint

This stage creates the 'building blocks' for the body.

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