Which of the following statements describing the mid-blastula transition is CORRECT? a. Cells increase expression of E-cadherin to enhance cell stability. b. Cell division increases to create the germ layers. c. Zygotic genes are activated by demethylation. d. Maternal and zygotic mRNAs provide proteins required prior to the MBT.

Which of the following statements describing the mid-blastula transition is CORRECT? a. Cells increase expression of E-cadherin to enhance cell stability. b. Cell division increases to create the germ layers. c. Zygotic genes are activated by demethylation. d. Maternal and zygotic mRNAs provide proteins required prior to the MBT.

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Chapter17: Developmental Genetics

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