During implantation, the trophoblast divides into a superficial layer called the __________, which is composed of a multinucleate mass of cytoplasm.

A. chorion
B. embryoblast
C. amnion
D. syncytiotrophoblast
E. cytotrophoblast


D. syncytiotrophoblast

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What will be an ideal response?

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