Which of the Choices Gives the Correct Sequence of Early

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the choices gives the correct sequence of early embryonic development in Drosophila?

• A)zygote, syncytial blastoderm, multinucleate syncytium, cellular blastoderm
• B)zygote, cellular blastoderm, syncytial blastoderm, multinucleate syncytium.
• C)zygote, multinucleate syncytium, syncytial blastoderm, cellular blastoderm.
• D)These stages do not occur in Drosophila.

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Definitions:

Gomphoses

A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth to its socket in the jawbone.

Dense Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue with closely packed collagen fibers, providing strength and stiffness to structures like tendons and ligaments.

Fibrous Synarthroses

A type of joint characterized by fibrous tissue connecting bones, which allows minimal to no movement.

Cartilaginous Synarthroses

Joints that are connected entirely by cartilage, allowing for very limited movement, such as the intervertebral discs in the spine.