20.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is development
A
process by which a single cell fertilized egg (zygote) becomes a fully formed adult
2
Q
development is comprised of 4 major process
A
- cell division
- differentiation
- pattern formation
- morphogenesis
3
Q
researchers use model organisms to study development
A
less complex
easier to study
avoid ethical concerns
draw parallels
