Fill in the Blank in the Following Paragraph Describing Collective

question 24

Short Answer

Fill in the blank in the following paragraph describing collective cell rearrangements. Do not use abbreviations.
"Cells form lamellipodia and attempt to crawl over one another, essentially pulling their neighbors inward into a narrow zone. This is accompanied by elongation along the long axis of the narrow zone. This process of … depends on Wnt signaling and is observed multiple times during the development of a vertebrate."

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Definitions:

Betterment

The act of improving or increasing the value of an asset or property through enhancements or upgrades.

Capital Expenditure

Financial resources deployed by a business to buy or enhance tangible assets like real estate, factories, or machinery.

Asset Life

The expected duration over which an asset is considered usable and can contribute to a company’s operations.

Book Value

The net value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated by subtracting depreciation or amortization from its original cost.