The amnion of mammalian embryo is derived from

Mesoderm and trophoblast

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Ectoderm and mesoderm

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Ectoderm and endoderm

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Endoderm and mesoderm

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Solution

The correct option is B Ectoderm and mesoderm
The developing fetus grows in the amniotic cavity which is surrounded by the amnion. This is the membrane that covers the amniotic cavity. The
membrane is derived from the extra somatic ectoderm on the inner side and mesoderm on the outer side.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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