Lens of eye develop from following germ layer?

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QUESTION

Lens of eye develop from following germ layer?

OPTIONS

(A) Neural ectoderm
(B) Facial ectoderm
(C) Endoderm
(D) Mesoderm

ANSWER

(B) Facial ectoderm

EXPLANATION

The lens develops from surface ectoderm through formation of the lens placode and lens vesicle. Neural ectoderm forms the neural retina and related structures, mesoderm contributes to supporting tissues, and endoderm does not form the lens.

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