How does bat wing development differ from other tetrapod limbs?
A) The humerus forms first, followed by more distal structures.
B) The digits form first, followed by more proximal structures.
C) Increased expression of Bmp2 drives more cell division in developing digits.
D) Bat wing development does not differ from other tetrapod limbs; there is simple a gene that codes for longer digits.

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Increased expression of Bmp2 in bats leads to more cell division in the developing digits, contributing to the elongation of the digits, which is a key difference in bat wing development compared to other tetrapod limbs.

How Does Bat Wing Development Differ from Other Tetrapod Limbs