Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Layers

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the layers of cells of an embryo?

• A) The mesoderm develops into the nervous system and brain, sensory receptors, and skin parts.
• B) The ectoderm primarily produces surface parts.
• C) The endoderm is composed of the mesoderm and the ectoderm.
• D) The mesoderm primarily produces internal body parts and sensory receptors.

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Definitions:

Receptacle

The end of a flower stalk where the flower parts (sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels) are attached.

Self-pollination

A process in plants where pollen from one flower fertilizes ovules of the same flower or another flower on the same plant.

Self-incompatibility Genes

Genetic mechanisms in plants that prevent inbreeding and promote cross-pollination by inhibiting fertilization by pollen from the same or closely related individuals.

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual reproduction is a biological process where organisms produce offspring through the combination of genetic materials from two different cells.