What does it mean to say that Drosophila embryos have syncytial specification?

Question

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a
During early development, distinct cells differentiate simultaneously but differently even though separated by plasma membranes.

b
During early development, distinct cells differentiate simultaneously and identically even though separated by plasma membranes.

c
During early development, many nuclei share the same cytoplasm and are therefore influenced by components within the same cytoplasm.

d
During early development, many nuclei share the same cytoplasm but are still surrounded by distinctive microenvironments that cause them to develop in distinctive ways.

Answer 1

c
During early development, many nuclei share the same cytoplasm and are therefore influenced by components within the same cytoplasm.