Which virus can cross the placenta and affect the fetus, causing spontaneous abortion or serious fetal damage?

a) HIV
b) HSV
c) HPV
d) HBV


Ans: b) HSV

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Callose has what effect on pollen?

A. aids differentiation and attachment of pollen to the carpel B. aids pollen development and helps pollen tubes to grow C. aids pollen coat development D. aids pollen coloration E. aids the separation of pollen grains from the anther

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