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Gestation period in human beings is about

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10 weeks

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28 weeks

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32 weeks

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36 weeks

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Solution

The correct option is C 36 weeks
Gestation is the period of time between conception and birth.
It is calculated from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period.
The gestation period of human beings is 270 days to 280 (approximately). It is usually about 36 weeks on average.

So, the correct answer is option D.

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