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Once the zygote divides into 16 cells, it becomes known as a..............

morula

blastocyst

fetus

embryo






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Answer:

morula

Step-by-step explanation:

The morula is produced by a series of cleavage divisions of the early embryo, starting with the single-celled zygote. Once the embryo has divided into 16 cells, it begins to resemble a mulberry, hence the name morula (Latin, morus: mulberry).

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