Question

Cells that become the _________ undergo a ____________ to __________ transition first. Fill in the blanks.

A. Neural crest, proliferation, apoptotic
B. Neural crest, mesenchymal, apoptotic
C. Myotome, mesenchymal, epithelial
D. Sclerotome, epithelial, mesenchymal

Answer 1

Cells that become the sclerotome undergo a epithelial to mesenchymal transition first.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since some of the epithelial cells transform into mesothelial cells or mesenchymal cells during the early development of embryos, which in turn give rise to Sclerotome, involved in the body's skeletal muscle formation.

Hence , the option D is correct .