Which Condition Increases the Risk of a Poor Pregnancy Outcome

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

• A)young maternal age
• B)fasting during pregnancy
• C)food contaminants
• D)eating disorders
• E)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Activating Group

A substituent attached to a reactive center in a chemical compound that increases the compound’s reactivity.

Inductive Destabilization

The destabilization of a molecule due to the transmission of charge through bonds, typically affecting reactivity and stability.

Resonance

A concept in chemistry where a molecule is represented by two or more structures to depict its electron distribution more accurately.

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

A chemical reaction process that introduces an alkyl group into an aromatic ring, typically using an alkyl halide and a strong Lewis acid catalyst.