The function of the chorion is to
A)prevent desiccation of the embryo.
B)assist in the formation of the circulatory system.
C)form red blood cells.
D)aid in the formation of the placenta.
E)cover the embryo in a protective layer of mucus.

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The chorion is an extraembryonic membrane that contributes to the formation of the placenta in mammals, facilitating nutrient and gas exchange between the mother and the developing embryo.

The Function of the Chorion Is to