Pluripotency: Stem Cells
The pluripotency of a stem cell is the ability of a stem cell to develop…
Sheeb Margarita
Cell Migration
Cell migration is necessary for the development and maintenance of multicellularity and occurs through varying…
Cell–Cell Communication in Development
As the embryo develops past the eight cell stage, the cells become different from one…
Cell Specialization
Cell determination and differentiation define how generic embryonic cells become specialized cells. Determination is an irreversible commitment of…
Environment–Gene Interaction in Development
An offspring’s normal development is governed by the genetic material inherited from the parental egg…
Neural Crest
The neural crest, a two-strip tissue running lengthwise above the neural tube, develops the peripheral…
Major Structures Arising Out of Primary Germ Layers
Ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm are the major structures arising out of the primary germ layers.…
Stages of Early Development (Order and General Features of Each)
The early stages of embryonic development, such as fertilization, cleavage, blastula formation, gastrulation, and neurulation,…
Reproductive sequence: fertilization; implantation; development; birth
The reproductive sequence of fertilization, implantation, development, and birth is the activity in which an…
Ovum and sperm
Ovum (female gamete) and sperm (male gamete) are necessary for the reproduction process but they…