The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.
A) glucose
B) fatty acid
C) protein
D) cholesterol
E) fiber

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Glucose is the preferred source of fuel for the fetus because it can easily cross the placenta and is readily available from the mother's blood. Fatty acids and proteins can also be used for energy, but glucose is the primary source. Cholesterol and fiber do not provide energy for the fetus.

The Preferred Source of Fuel for the Fetus Is _____