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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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What significant event occurs during neurulation?
Options
A Zygote formation
B Formation of the neural tube from ectoderm
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C Heartbeat initiation
D Blastocyst hatching
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Neurulation is the process where a portion of the ectoderm thickens to form the neural plate, which then folds inward and closes to form the hollow neural tube—the precursor to the central nervous system.

Hint

This process forms the foundation of the brain and spinal cord.

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