The placenta
A. transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur.
B. transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.
C. filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream, preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus.
D. makes essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development.
Answer: B
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