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BIO 101 Embryonic development and birth Objective Question

Question

What is produced by the repeated mitotic division of a zygote and consists of a ball of more than 64 cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity?
Options
A Zygote
B Morula
C Blastula
Correct Answer
D Gastrula
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A Blastula is produced by the repeated mitotic division of a zygote and is a ball of more than 64 cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity called the blastocoel.

Hint

It forms about five days after fertilization.

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