This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Microbiology
Somites are derived from ----- mesoderm 
Select and explain. 
A. Intermediate plate, B. Lateral plate, C. Paraxial, D. Extraembryonic
C: Paraxial
Answer: C: Paraxial 
Explanation: The intraembryonic mesoderm splits into:Paraxial which forms SomitesIntermediate plate gives rise to the Genital & Urinary systemLateral plate encloses a cavity called the intraembryonic coelom, which fuher forms the pericardial, peritoneal & pleural cavities