The Organ That Transfers Nutrients and Oxygen from Mother to Embryo

question 84

Multiple Choice

The organ that transfers nutrients and oxygen from mother to embryo is called the

• A) ovary.
• B) zygote.
• C) placenta.
• D) teratogen.

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Definitions:

Acetic Acid

A sour-tasting, colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH, known as the main component of vinegar.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), notable for its pungent smell and use as a nitrogen source in fertilizers.

3-Methylpentanoic Acid

An organic compound with the formula C6H12O2, known for its role in the flavoring of various foods and in perfumery.

Aqueous Extraction

A process of separating compounds based on their solubility in water, often used in the isolation and purification of substances from mixtures.