Human Reproduction Question 430
Question: The literal meaning of ‘gastrulation’ is [MP PMT 1994]
Options:
A) Formation of primary germ layers
B) Formation of a gut
C) Morphogenetic movement
D) Commencement of organogenesis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
?Gastrulation’ word is derived from Greek word `gaster’ meaning stomach and according to McEwen (1923), gastrulation refers to the formation of the primordial gastric gut or cavity called the archentron.