Which embryonic process involves the transformation of epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells?
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Correct answer: Epithelial–mesenchymal transition
Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a developmental process in which epithelial cells acquire migratory mesenchymal characteristics.
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