Muscle cells are produced by
A)the ectoderm.
B)the endoderm.
C)the mesoderm.
D)the ectoderm and endoderm.
E)all of the germ layers.

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Muscle cells are derived from the mesoderm layer of embryonic development, which gives rise to various types of connective tissue, including blood vessels, bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat. The ectoderm gives rise to the nervous system and skin, while the endoderm forms the gut and associated organs such as the liver and pancreas. Therefore, only choice C is correct.

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