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Tooth develops from_______________?

Correct answer: A. Ectoderm, mosoderm

  • A. Ectoderm, mosoderm
  • B. Ectoderm
  • C. Mesoderm
  • D. Ectoderm and endoderm

Explanation

The tooth develops from oral ectoderm, which forms enamel, and neural-crest-derived ectomesenchyme, traditionally described in basic texts as mesoderm, which forms dentin, pulp, cementum, and supporting tissues. Thus the intended answer is ectoderm and mesoderm.

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