The Inner Cell Mass of the Blastocyst

Question

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst
A) consists of yolk-filled storage cells.
B) contains cells that will form the embryo.
C) represents the future placenta.
D) will form the zona pellucida.
E) contains cells that are discarded.

Accepted Answer

The inner cell mass of the blastocyst contains cells that will differentiate and develop into the embryo. This group of cells is crucial for the development of all the tissues and organs of the future organism.