Image Based Question-66893

Embryo proper is derived from which part of cell cleavage type in embryo shown in photograph below ?

A. Inner cell mass.

B. Outer cell mass.

C. Both of the above.

D. None of the above.

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Correct Answer » A Explanation

Approximately 3 days after fertilization, cells of the compacted embryo divide again to form a 16-cell morula (mulberry). Inner cells of the morula constitute the inner cell mass, and surrounding cells compose the outer cell mass.

The inner cell mass gives rise to tissues of the embryo proper, and the outer cell mass forms the trophoblast, which later contributes to the placenta.