Initiation of Nervous System Development in Amphibians Occurs When Organizer

question 255

Multiple Choice

Initiation of nervous system development in amphibians occurs when organizer cells

• A) block BMP proteins from inducing ectoderm to become epidermis.
• B) activate BMP proteins to induce ectoderm to become neural tissue.
• C) block Goosecoid from inducing ectoderm to become epidermis.
• D) block BMP proteins from inducing mesoderm to become epidermis.
• E) activate BMP proteins that induce mesoderm to form dermis.

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