Based on Experiments with Amphibian Embryos, Spemann Found That

question 86

Multiple Choice

Based on experiments with amphibian embryos, Spemann found that:

• A)in most cases, transplanted cells assumed the developmental fate of the area to which they were transplanted.
• B)transplanted cells always died.
• C)transplanted cells always formed a whole new embryo.
• D)cells maintained their original differentiation no matter where they were transplanted.
• E)transplanted cells completely undifferentiated into random masses of tissue.

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Definitions:

Segmented Worms

Invertebrates characterized by a segmented body plan, belonging to the phylum Annelida, which includes earthworms and leeches.

Phylum

A principal taxonomic category that ranks above class and below kingdom, grouping together organisms that share a basic structural and developmental pattern.

Phylum

A classification in the biological taxonomy that is below kingdom and above class, used to group organisms with a common plan of structure or development.

Phylum

A major classification of living organisms, ranking above class and below kingdom, that groups together organisms with a common basic structure.