The 'Nieuwkoop Center' in amphibians is responsible for inducing which of the following?
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Correct answer: The Spemann-Mangold Organizer
The Nieuwkoop Center is the dorsal-most vegetal region of the blastula. It produces signals that induce the overlying cells to become the Organizer, which then directs the rest of gastrulation.
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