Somites develop from-: (A) Notochord, (B) Intermediate mesoderm, (C) Paraxial mesoderm, (D) Lateral plate mesoderm
Answer is C. C i.e. Praxial mesodermParaxial mesoderm form somitomeres which give rise to Somites (metamers or primitive segments)QIntra-embryonic mesoderm is formed by proliferation of cells in primitive streakQ. & it separates ectoderm & endoderm except in these region - Prochondral plate- Cloacal membraneCaudal to prochordal plate in midline as this place is occupied by notochord.