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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In humans, which structure implants into the endometrium during early pregnancy?
Options
A Zygote
B Blastocyst
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C Morula
D Gastrula
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The blastocyst, a hollow ball of cells with an inner cell mass and an outer trophoblast layer, is the developmental stage that implants into the uterine lining (endometrium).

Hint

It's the stage that 'hatches' from the zona pellucida to attach.

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