Experimental Depletion of β-Catenin MRNA Transcripts in Amphibian Embryos Results

question 41

Multiple Choice

Experimental depletion of β-catenin mRNA transcripts in amphibian embryos results in

• A) failure of cleavage to occur.
• B) induction of a second axis of embryo formation.
• C) failure of gastrulation to occur.
• D) failure of invagination to occur.
• E) slowing down of the cleavage process.

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