[Campbell Biology P.445] Embryonic cells undergo a two-step process to become specialized. F... | Practice Question

Embryonic cells undergo a two-step process to become specialized. First, they reach a state of , committing them to a certain fate, followed by , where they develop specialized structure and function.

  • A: determination; differentiation
  • B: differentiation; determination
  • C: morphogenesis; induction
  • D: pattern formation; positional information

Explanation

As stated in Concept 18.4, 'Embryonic cells become committed to a certain fate determination , and undergo differentiation, becoming specialized in structure and function for their determined fate.'