Developmental Mechanisms Problem Set

Problem 2: Events that occur during gastrulation

What DOES NOT normally happen during gastrulation?

A. Three embryonic germ layers are established
B. A cavity forms inside the developing embryo that will become the primitive gut
C. The embryo increases dramatically in size
D. Embryonic germ layers begin to be committed toward distinct developmental fates
E. Cell migrations are a prominent feature of this developmental stage


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