Which of the following would be MOST affected if the chorion were absent from an amniotic egg?

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The chorion is the outermost membrane of an amniotic egg that provides protection from desiccation, or drying out. Without the chorion, the embryo would be much more susceptible to drying out and possibly death. While the chorion also provides protection from the physical environment and food sources, the absence of the chorion would not have as significant an impact on these aspects as it would on protection from drying out.

Which of the Following Would Be MOST Affected If the Chorion