[Campbell Biology P.432] Which of the following best describes the process of induction in e... | Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the process of induction in embryonic development as discussed in the text?
A: A process where cells irreversibly commit to a specific cell fate, primarily driven by internal genetic programs.
B: The observable changes in cellular structure and function that occur as a cell attains its determined fate.
C: The process where signals from neighboring embryonic cells cause changes in gene expression in target cells, leading to their differentiation.
D: The formation of multinucleated skeletal muscle cells from myoblasts by fusion.
Explanation
The text states that induction is a process where signals from neighboring embryonic cells including cell-surface molecules and growth factors cause changes in gene expression in target cells, leading to observable cellular changes and differentiation.