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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which structure forms as a result of gastrulation and is responsible for establishing body axes?
Options
A Blastocoel
B Morula
C Primitive streak
Correct Answer
D Yolk plug
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The primitive streak is a groove that forms on the surface of the blastula/epiblast during gastrulation; it defines the anterior-posterior axis and is the site where cells migrate inward to form new layers.

Hint

It's a 'streak' that establishes the head-to-tail plan.

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