The purpose of the placenta is to connect the mother and the developing zygote, to ensure proper nutrients are passed along to the zygote, and to __________

a) protect the developing zygote from the mother’s waste and bacteria
b) protect the embryo from the effects of alcohol
c) provide a barrier for the embryo against sound pollution
d) protect the mother from the waste and bacteria produced by the fetus


Answer: a

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