Cells of the mesoderm are multipotent because they can:
A)give rise to any cell type in the embryo.
B)give rise to any cell type of mesodermal origin.
C)give rise to any cell type of any of the three germ layers.
D)become induced pluripotent stem cells.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Mesodermal cells have the potential to differentiate into any cell type that originates from the mesoderm, such as muscle, bone, cartilage, and blood cells. However, they are not capable of giving rise to cells from other germ layers like endodermal cells that give rise to organs like liver or pancreas, and ectodermal cells that give rise to cells of the nervous system. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Cells of the Mesoderm Are Multipotent Because They Can