Early Developmental Timeline Flashcards
1
Q
Day -1
A
Eureka Moment (membrane fusion/ICSI)
2
Q
Day 0
A
Fertilization complete (pronuclei fuse)
3
Q
Day 1
A
2-cell embryo (first embryonic cleavage)
4
Q
Day 2
A
4-cell embryo
5
Q
Day 2.5 - 3
A
8-cell embryo (embryo biopsy stage)
6
Q
Day 3-4
A
Morula (compaction)
7
Q
Day 4-14
A
Blastocyst (implantation period)
8
Q
Day 15-17
A
Gastrula