The Segregation of Cytoplasmic Determinants to Certain Regions Within the Sea

question 48

Multiple Choice

The segregation of cytoplasmic determinants to certain regions within the sea urchin egg cytoplasm is aided in part by

• A) induction by cells surrounding the ovulated egg.
• B) gene expression in the egg immediately prior to fusion of the egg and sperm.
• C) gene expression within the zygote.
• D) microfilaments having a growing (plus)end.
• E) transport of yolk to the animal half of the egg.

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