Embryonic Development Begins with a Single Egg Fertilized by a Single

question 3

Multiple Choice

Embryonic development begins with a single egg fertilized by a single sperm, forming a zygote which then divides by mitosis. How many cells are present in the embryo at the conclusion of four mitotic divisions?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 16
• E) 32

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