Modified Masteringbiology With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Human Biology Format: Access Card Package
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Author: Johnson, Michael D.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 21, Problem 4AWK
Each year, it is estimated that over 40,000 newborn babies are impacted by the effects of alcohol consumed by the mother during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the leading causes of preventable birth defects. Why do you think alcohol is more likely to damage the fetus than the mother?
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