A researcher experimentally removes four somites on the right side of a chick embryo, between the wings and hindlimbs.When this chick hatches, it is most likely to have

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The somites are critical in the development of the vertebrae and skeletal muscles. Removing four somites on the right side of the embryo would likely result in asymmetric growth and development in the trunk region, leading to defects in the vertebrae on that side. The other options are less likely as they would require a more extensive removal of tissue or affect different developmental processes.

A Researcher Experimentally Removes Four Somites on the Right Side