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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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45. The blastopore is best described as
Options
A The fluid-filled cavity of the blastula
B An indentation formed in the early stages of gastrulation
Correct Answer
C A type of coelom
D The outer skin layer of the embryo
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

During gastrulation, invagination of the blastula creates an opening called the blastopore, which develops into either the mouth or anus.

Hint

The initial pore/opening that forms during gastrulation.

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