In amphibian development, what is the primary role of the 'Gray Crescent' formed after fertilization?
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Correct answer: It serves as the site where gastrulation begins
The Gray Crescent forms opposite the point of sperm entry due to cortical rotation. This region contains cytoplasmic determinants that define the dorsal-ventral axis and initiate the formation of the blastopore lip.
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