Enamel, dentin, and pulp develop from the enamel organ. Enamel is derived from ectoderm whereas dentin and pulp are derived from mesoderm.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Enamel develops from the enamel organ, which is derived from ectoderm. Dentin and pulp develop from the dental papilla, which is derived from mesoderm.

Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp Develop from the Enamel Organ