Kidneys and ureters develop from

Ectoderm and mesoderm

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Mesoderm

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Endoderm

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Solution

The correct option is B Mesoderm
Development of kidneys and ureters

The development of kidney proceeds through three main phases: Pronephros, Mesonephros and Metanephros.

The metanephros are the precursors of the mature kidney in humans and arises from the intermediate mesoderm. The ureters also arise from this layer of mesoderm.

Final answer: (B) Mesoderm

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