Which of the Following Statements About the Mammalian Blastocyst Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the mammalian blastocyst is false?

• A) The trophoblast gives rise to the embryo proper.
• B) Maternal genes are expressed during cleavage.
• C) The blastocyst implants itself in the mother's uterus.
• D) Early mammalian cleavage is relatively slow.
• E) The trophoblast contributes to formation of the chorion.

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