A mutation occurs that causes a defect in the development of skeletal muscle. The mutation would likely have occurred in which of the following kinds of cells in order to produce this defect?
A)ectoderm
B)mesoderm
C)endoderm

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Skeletal muscle is derived from mesoderm during embryonic development. Therefore, a defect in its development would likely arise from a mutation in mesodermal cells.

A Mutation Occurs That Causes a Defect in the Development