Q:Answer the following question given this paragraph: The placenta permits a long period of fetal growth. As a result, the fetus can become relatively large and mature before birth. This increases its chances of survival. On the other hand, supporting a growing fetus may be difficult for the mother. She has to eat more while pregnant and may become less mobile as the fetus grows larger. Giving birth to a large infant is also risky. Q: The fetus becoming relatively large and mature before birth increases the chances of what? Choices: - disease - mutations - intelligence - survival A:
A:
survival