Would the separation of an egg and its polar body soon after fertilization harm the development of an embryo?
A) Yes; the polar body contains genetic information required for the early stages of embryonic development.
B) Yes; if a polar body is formed, it will develop into the identical twin of the first embryo.
C) No; fertilization naturally causes the polar to release from the zygote
D) No; the polar body is essentially a trash can. Excess DNA is placed there, but since it contains little cytoplasm it cannot develop into an embryo.
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