The 'Gray Crescent' in amphibian eggs is a region that predicts the location of:
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Correct answer: The future dorsal side and blastopore
The Gray Crescent forms opposite the sperm entry site due to cortical rotation. It contains cytoplasmic determinants that initiate gastrulation on what will become the dorsal side of the embryo.
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