What Feature Distinguishes an Embryo from a Zygote

question 68

Multiple Choice

What feature distinguishes an embryo from a zygote?

• A) An embyro's cells are diploid, whereas a zygote's cells are haploid.
• B) A zygote consists of a single cell, whereas an embryo is multicellular.
• C) An embryo has not differentiated to the extent that rudimentary organs are present, whereas a zygote's cells have differentiated significantly.
• D) A zygote is generally much larger than an embryo.

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