Question

Identify the correctly matched pair/pairs of the germ layers and their derivatives.
(A) Ectoderm - Epidermis
(B) Enoderm - Dermis
(C) Mesoderm - Muscles
(D) Mesoderm - Notochord
(E) Endoderm - Enamel of teeth

• A. A, C and D only
• B. A, B, C and E only
• C. A and D only
• D. A and B only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A, C and D only

A. Ectoderm gives rise to outer epithelium of the body i.e. Epidermis.

B. Mesoderm gives rise to dermis.

C. Mesoderm gives rise to skeletal muscles

D. Mesoderm gives rise to notochord.

E. Ectoderm gives rise to enamel of teeth.

Hence correct pairs are A, C and D. So, the correct answer is 'A, C and D only'.