The main function of trophoectoderm in mammalian embryo is ______________.

Formation of future endoderm

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Formation of the body of developing embryo

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Formation of future ectoderm

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Formation of placenta

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Solution

The correct option is D Formation of placenta
During embryonic development, the blastocyst formed consists of an outer envelope of cells called the trophoblast and the inner cell mass. The cells of trophoblast form chorion and amnion and hence part of placenta.

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