Final answer:
During gastrulation in a triploblast, cells that fold inside the blastula can become mesoderm, form the lining of the gut as endoderm, and will be in contact with the mesoderm.
Step-by-step explanation:
During gastrulation in a triploblastic organism, the blastula undergoes significant changes as it folds inward. This process results in the formation of the three primary germ layers known as the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. When cells fold inside the blastula during this process:
- They can become mesoderm, the middle germ layer, which differentiates into many internal structures such as muscles, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
- Some of these cells will form the endoderm, the innermost germ layer, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive tract as well as other organs like the liver and lungs.
- These cells are in contact with the mesoderm as they are part of the process of forming the middle germ layer.
It is important to note that these cells do not become ectoderm (the outermost layer responsible for forming skin and the nervous system) and are not deemed unnecessary after gastrulation; they play a critical role in the continuous development of the embryo.