Question

How blastomere is formed?

Answer 1

Blastomere

1. The fusion of the sperm and the egg form the zygote.
2. Further cleavage and rapid mitotic divisions of the zygote produce blastomeres.
3. Initially, a two-celled stage is formed from the zygote by cleavage.
4. On further mitosis, a four celled stage is formed.
5. The individual cells in these stages are called blastomeres.
6. Mitosis of the blastomeres forms the morula as shown below: