Chapter 47: Q47-6TYU. (page 1064)
In humans, identical twins are possible because
(A) extraembryonic cells interact with the zygote nucleus.
(B) convergent extension occurs.
(C) early blastomeres can form a complete embryo if isolated.
(D) the gray crescent divides the dorsal-ventral axis into new cells.
Short Answer
(A) The statement鈥渆xtraembryonic cells interact with the zygote nucleus鈥 is false.
(B) The statement 鈥渃onvergent extension occurs鈥 is false.
(C) The statement 鈥渆arly blastomeres can form a complete embryo if isolated鈥 is true.
(D) The statement 鈥渢he gray crescent divides the dorsal-ventral axis into new cells鈥 is false.