Simplify the Complex Fraction

question 16

Short Answer

Simplify the complex fraction.

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Definitions:

Endoderm

The deepest layer of tissue or cells in an embryo during its initial stages of development, responsible for forming the digestive and respiratory system linings.

Extracellular Matrix

Nonliving chemical substances located between connective tissue cells.

Connective Tissue

Tissue type that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, with varieties including bone, fat, and blood.

Epithelial Tissue

Sheets of tightly packed cells that line organs and body cavities, serving as protection, secretion, and absorption.