As Embryonic Cells Divide During Cleavage, the Daughter Cells ____

question 4

Multiple Choice

As embryonic cells divide during cleavage, the daughter cells ____.

• A) grow to the same size as the parent cell
• B) become progressively smaller
• C) become progressively larger
• D) are different in size from each other and the parent cell
• E) may increase or decrease in size depending on their position

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Definitions:

Acetylcholinesterase Activity

The process by which the enzyme acetylcholinesterase breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the synaptic cleft to terminate the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or junction where a motor neuron transmits a signal to a muscle fiber, causing muscle contraction.

Depolarization

A decrease in the voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, resulting in a more positive internal environment.

Calcium Ions

Essential ions within the body that play pivotal roles in bone health, muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting.