A developing embryo experiences localized exposure to a teratogen. Which outcome occurs when normal cellular differentiation is disrupted during gastrulation?

💡 Explanation

Disruption of cellular differentiation during gastrulation leads to impaired development of specific tissues because the signaling pathways that instruct cells to adopt their fates are compromised; therefore, normal tissue formation is prevented rather than affecting cell cycles, genome stability, or metabolic rate.

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