During the preimplantation stage of development,the fertilized ovum divides and forms a ball-like structure containing undifferentiated cells.If this structure is irradiated with a dose in the range of 0.05 to 0.15 Gyt which of the following will result?

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Irradiation with a dose in the range of 0.05 to 0.15 Gyt during preimplantation stage can cause embryonic death, as it can damage the undifferentiated cells and prevent normal development of the embryo. The other options (A, B, D) may result from radiation exposure during other stages of development or with higher doses.

During the Preimplantation Stage of Development,the Fertilized Ovum Divides and Forms