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Syncytium is a layer of ______ that have not been separated into individual cells.

(a) nuclei

(b) mitochondria

(c) cytoplasm

(d) nuclei and cytoplasm

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Correct choice is (a) nuclei

The explanation: Syncytium is a layer of nuclei which is not divided into separate individual cells. This is found at pre-blastodermal stage of development.

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