The arrangement of organs and tissues in their characteristic places in 3-D space defines ________.
A) pattern formation
B) differentiation
C) determination
D) organogenesis

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Pattern formation refers to the process by which the spatial organization of tissues and organs is established in development. This includes the arrangement of structures in their characteristic places in 3-D space. Differentiation refers to the process by which cells become specialized into specific cell types. Determination refers to the process by which cells become committed to a particular developmental fate. Organogenesis refers specifically to the process by which organs are formed from individual tissues during development.

The Arrangement of Organs and Tissues in Their Characteristic Places