Question

Study the figure given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Name the stage of human embryo the figure represents.
2. Identify ‘a’ in the figure and mention its function.
3. Mention the fate of the inner cell mass after implantation in the uterus.
4. Where are the stem cells located in this embryo?

Answer 1

1. Blastocyst
2. Trophoblast; provides nutrition to the embryo.
3. Embryo proper
4. Inner cell mass