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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which fetal structure becomes the umbilical cord in placental mammals?
Options
A Yolk sac
B Allantois
Correct Answer
C Chorion
D Amnion
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The allantois, an outgrowth of the hindgut, contributes blood vessels that become the umbilical arteries and vein, forming the core of the umbilical cord.

Hint

It's associated with waste storage and vascularization.

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