The process of neurulation in chick embryos is similar to that of
A) humans.
B) sea urchins.
C) snails.
D) earthworms.
E) fruit flies.

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Neurulation is the process of forming the neural plate, neural tube, and eventually the brain and spinal cord. This process is very similar in all vertebrates, including chicks and humans, but differs significantly in invertebrates such as sea urchins, snails, earthworms, and fruit flies. Thus, the best choice is A) humans.

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