Difference between revisions of "Embryo Splitting - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| − | + | * The early embryo is totipotent up until the [[Blastocyst Embryonic Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Morula]] stage. | |
| + | * It is possible to create multiple individuals of identical genome by splitting [[Blastocyst Embryonic Development - Anatomy & Physiology|blastomeres]]. | ||
| + | ** This happens naturally when identical twinning occurs. | ||
| + | * Embryos require surrogate zonae, but some can progress on artificial coatings. | ||
| + | * Success is not high. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 5 July 2012
- The early embryo is totipotent up until the Morula stage.
- It is possible to create multiple individuals of identical genome by splitting blastomeres.
- This happens naturally when identical twinning occurs.
- Embryos require surrogate zonae, but some can progress on artificial coatings.
- Success is not high.