Which of the following is TRUE of a morphogen?

A. It is a signaling molecule required for cell-to-cell contact within the embryo.
B. It is a signaling molecule that induces the differentiation of cells within the embryo.
C. It is a signaling molecule that induces blastulation of the developing embryo.
D. It is a signaling molecule that induces implantation of the embryo into the uterus of mammals.
E. It is a signaling molecule that separates out cytoplasmic factors to their respective cells within the developing embryo.


B. It is a signaling molecule that induces the differentiation of cells within the embryo.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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