Lens of eyes is derived from

Question

Lens of eyes is derived from (A) Ectoderm (B) Mesoderm (C) Endoderm (D) Both (mesoderm) and (endoderm)

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Eye lens is derived from ectoderm. The lens is composed of transparent, flexible tissue and is located directly behind the iris and the pupil. It is the second part of the eye, after the ciliary muscles, which are part of the ciliary body, the lens is derived from the surface ectoderm.

Q. Lens of eyes is derived from

Ectoderm

Mesoderm

Endoderm

Both (mesoderm) and (endoderm)

Eye lens is derived from ectoderm. The lens is composed of transparent, flexible tissue and is located directly behind the iris and the pupil. It is the second part of the eye, after the ciliary muscles, which are part of the ciliary body, the lens is derived from the surface ectoderm.