Which Embryonic Cell Layer Develops into the Lining of the Gut

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which embryonic cell layer develops into the lining of the gut in most metazoans?

• A) mesoglea
• B) ectoderm
• C) endoderm

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Definitions:

Hydroxide Ions

Negatively charged ions (OH-) that consist of oxygen and hydrogen, crucial for various chemical reactions, including those determining acidity or basicity (pH).

Neutral pH

A pH value of 7, indicating a balance between acidity and alkalinity in a solution, considered neither acidic nor basic.

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

Organic Molecule

Molecule that always contains carbon and hydrogen, and often contains oxygen as well; organic molecules are associated