Q142 / 160 · JIPMER 2009 · Zoology

The embryo at 16 celled stage is known as

  • Correct answer
    A
    morula
  • B
    gastrula
  • C
    blastula
  • D
    blastomere

Solution

The embryo at the 16 -celled stage is called the morula. It is the mass of cells resulting from the cleavage of the ovum before the formation of a blastula.Blastomere is any cells produced during cleavage. Blastula is the early development stage of a metazoan, following the morula stage and consisting of a single, spherical layer of cells that encloses a hollow, central cavity.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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