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Question
Which of the following cannot pass readily through the placenta to the foetus?
Options
Antibodies
Amino acids
Alcohol
Haemoglobin
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Solution
Haemoglobin
Explanation:
Haemoglobin does not quickly transfer from the placenta to the foetus.
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