Question

What is a 16-celled embryo called?

Answer 1

Embryo:

1. Embryo development refers to the different stages in the development of an embryo.
2. The embryonic development of plants and animals varies.
3. Even in animals, every species undergoes different stages during embryonic development.
4. After fertilization, the zygote is formed.
5. The zygote divides mitotically to form 2, 4, 8, and 16 celled stages.
6. These cells are known as blastomeres.

Morula:

1. The 16-celled embryo is called the morula.
2. Morula is an embryo having 8 to 16 blastomeres.
3. The morula continues dividing mitotically and gets transformed into a blastocyst.