Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 10RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “The fetus is able to modify gene functions in response to exposure to adverse conditions that threaten its immediate chances of survival” is true or false.
Introduction: The growth and development of the fetus occur in the uterus of the mother. The mother provides the nutrition and energy to the growing fetus. However, the growing fetus can face adverse conditions in the form of certain infections or nutrient deficiency that can threaten its survival.
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