Animal Development

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Review: Fate Map of Frog Embryo

Species:

Stage:

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You should now be able to

Describe the acrosomal reaction.

Describe the cortical reaction.

Distinguish among meroblastic cleavage and holoblastic cleavage.

Compare the formation of a blastula and gastrulation in a sea urchin, a frog, and a chick.

List and explain the functions of the extraembryonic membranes.

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Describe the role of the extracellular matrix in embryonic development.

Describe two general principles that integrate our knowledge of the genetic and cellular mechanisms underlying differentiation.

Explain the significance of Spemann’s organizer in amphibian development.

Explain pattern formation in a developing chick limb.