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An embryo with 8 - 16 blastomeres is called

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blastula

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gastrula

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morula

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foetus

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Solution

The correct option is C morula
The zygote undergoes mitotic divisions called cleavage. The daughter cells formed by mitotic cleavage of the zygote is called blastomeres. Embryo with 8-16 blastomeres is called Morula and looks like a fruit of mulberry.
Morula further divides to form blastocyst and moves further towards the uterus.

Morula $\to$ Blastula $\to$ Gastrula
$↑$ $↑$
Cavity Germ layers
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