Which of the Following Correctly Expresses the Order of Development

Question

Which of the following correctly expresses the order of development?
A)Fertilization,development,maturity
B)Induction,determination,differentiation
C)Induction,differentiation,determination
D)Fertilization,differentiation,determination
E)None of these

Accepted Answer

The correct order of development is induction, determination, and differentiation. Induction is the process by which one cell population influences the development of another, determination is when a cell becomes committed to a specific fate, and differentiation is the process by which committed cells acquire their specific structures and functions.