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:

Expropriation

The act of a government seizing privately owned property, often without fair compensation, for public use or in the interest of the public.

Political Entity

Refers to any organization that holds a set of political powers and responsibilities, such as a nation, state, or government.

Sovereignty

The supreme authority within a territory, allowing it to govern itself or make decisions independently.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.