Which of the following processes will be disrupted if the apical ectodermal ridge is surgically removed from an embryo?
A) positional information for limb-bud pattern formation
B) guidance signals needed for correct gastrulation
C) unequal cytokinesis of blastomeres
D) the developmental substrate for the kidneys

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The apical ectodermal ridge (AER) is crucial for limb development in vertebrates, providing essential signals that regulate the growth and patterning of the limb bud. Removing the AER disrupts these signals, impairing proper limb formation.

Which of the Following Processes Will Be Disrupted If the Apical