A researcher inactivates the Sox17 gene in an animal model.As a result of this,one of the primary germ layers fails to form.What germ layer is most likely to be affected?

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Sox17 is a transcription factor that plays a critical role in endoderm development. Therefore, inactivating Sox17 gene would most likely affect the formation of the endoderm germ layer.

A Researcher Inactivates the Sox17 Gene in an Animal Model