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Muscle tissues have mesodermal origin. They differentiate by which process?
Options
A Rapid mitotic division without elongation
B A gradual process of lengthening with simultaneous synthesis of myofibrillar proteins
Correct Answer
C Transdifferentiation from epithelial cells
D Calcification of connective tissue
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Muscle tissues have mesodermal origin, differentiated mainly by a gradual process of lengthening with simultaneous synthesis of myofibrillar proteins during development.

Hint

Think about how muscle cells elongate while producing contractile proteins.

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