Question
Biology Question on human reproduction
Ectoderm, a primary germ layer, gives rise to
A
Bones and muscles
B
Lining of gut and respiratory organs
C
Gonads and blood vessels
D
Enamel of teeth and cornea of the eye
Answer
Enamel of teeth and cornea of the eye
Explanation
Solution
Somatic ectoderm forms epidermis of skin, epidermal modifications e.g., scales of snakes, feathers of birds, nails, enamel of teeth, skin glands, eye lens, cornea, internal ear, anterior pituitary, oral and anal epithelium etc.