The solid mass of 8-16 cells formed from zygote after successive mitotic divisions is called

Blastula

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Gastrula

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Morula

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Yolk sac

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Solution

The correct option is C Morula
After the zygote is formed it begins to divide mitotically and this is called cleavage. It forms the 2,4,8,16 daughter cells called blastomeres and the 8 to 16 daughter cell stage is called morula. This further continues to divide to form the gastrula.
So, the correct answer is 'morula'.

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