Which of the following terms applies to a morphogenetic process whereby cells extend themselves, making the mass of the cells narrower and wider?
A) convergent extension
B) induction
C) invagination
D) involution

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Convergent extension is the process where a tissue undergoes rearrangement to become narrower (converge) and longer (extend), which is a key mechanism in morphogenesis, the biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape.

Which of the Following Terms Applies to a Morphogenetic Process