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Standard XII
Biology
What Is Gestation?
What is the g...
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What is the gestation period in human beings?
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10 weeks
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20 weeks
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40 weeks
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60 weeks
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Solution
The correct option is
B
40 weeks
Gestation period in human beings is approximately 280 days or 40 weeks.
So, the correct answer is '
40 weeks'
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