Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 10, Cell Growth and Division - Assessment - 10.4 Cell Differentiation - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 302: 29

Answer

A blastocyst is a hollow ball of cells that also contains an inner clump of cells called the inner cell mass.

Work Step by Step

A blastocyst is a hollow ball of cells that also contains an inner clump of cells called the inner cell mass. The inner cell mass becomes the actual embryo whereas the outer cells become the tissues that connect the embryo to the mother.
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