In a short essay (100150 words), describe how the emergent properties of the cells of

The gastrula is an important stage in the embryonic development of animals. The cells of gastrula acquire the ability to respond to signals from the environment, which leads to the development of the embryo in a coordinated manner. This is known as ‘emergent properties’ as each cell is able to interact with the environment and other cells to carry out specific tasks.

Within the gastrula, the cells of the embryo reorganize to form three distinct layers, known