Oral contraceptive prevents pregnancy by

Killing the ovum

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Blocking fertilization

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Preventing ovulation

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Preventing implantation

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Solution

The correct option is B Preventing ovulation
Oral contraceptives also known as birth-control pills are used to prevent pregnancy in women. Estrogen and progestin are two female sex hormones. Combinations of estrogen and progestin work by preventing ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries).
So, the correct option is 'preventing ovulation'

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