Flashcard Group 1

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What does the pha-4 gene control in development?

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The pha-4 gene controls the formation of the pharynx.

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What is the polar lobe?

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The polar lobe contains a high concentration of morphogenetic determinants essential for the development of specific tissues and organs.

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Which blastomere in molluscan development is specified to develop into specific tissues regardless of its environment?

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The D blastomere receives the contents of the polar lobe and is autonomously specified.

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What is the role of the P4 cell during gastrulation?

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The P4 cell is a germline precursor cell that moves inward during gastrulation.

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What is spiral cleavage in mollusks?

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Spiral cleavage is a modification of the typical pattern of molluscan development, particularly observed in unionid clams.

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Define morphogenetic determinants.

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Morphogenetic determinants are substances that influence the development of specific tissues and organs during embryogenesis.

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What is the significance of the D blastomere in molluscan development?

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The D blastomere is significant because it autonomously develops into specific tissues, independent of environmental factors.

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Explain the process of gastrulation.

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Gastrulation is a phase in embryonic development where the single-layered blastula reorganizes into a multilayered structure, forming the germ layers.

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What are germline precursor cells?

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Germline precursor cells are cells that give rise to the gametes (sperm and eggs) in an organism.

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What is the function of the pharynx in organisms?

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The pharynx serves as a passageway for food and air, playing a crucial role in the digestive and respiratory systems.