WormClassroom |
C. elegans Cell Lineage:
| Colored
Embryo at 8-Cell Stage for Each Focal
Plane |
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| Focal Plane 1 |
Focal Plane 2 |
Focal Plane 3 |
| Focal Plane 4 |
Focal Plane 5 |
Focal Plane 6 |
| Focal Plane 7 |
Focal Plane 8 |
Focal Plane 9 |
| Focal Plane 10 |
Focal Plane 11 |
Focal Plane 12 |
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Thought: At first glance, how is
the color pattern different among these images? Biologically, what
is the meaning of these color changes?
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| A
Color Matched Worm |
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| Thought:
Compare the development up to 8-cell stage.
This color code matches the adult worm. Do you find anything interesting? |