What is the relationship between the metabolism of preimplantation embryos and their developmental competence?

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Molecular Reproduction and DevelopmentVolume 43, Issue 1 p. 105-133 Review ArticleFree Access What is the relationship between the metabolism of preimplantation embryos and their developmental competence? Deborah K. Barnett, Deborah K. Barnett Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WisconsinSearch for more papers by this authorBarry D. Bavister, Corresponding Author Barry D. Bavister Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WisconsinDepartment of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, 1655 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706Search for more papers by this author Deborah K. Barnett, Deborah K. Barnett Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WisconsinSearch for more papers by this authorBarry D. Bavister, Corresponding Author Barry D. Bavister Department of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WisconsinDepartment of Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, 1655 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706Search for more papers by this author First published: January 1996 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-2795(199601)43:1<105::AID-MRD13>3.0.CO;2-4Citations: 118AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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