During prenatal development
A) male conceptions are more vulnerable than female conceptions and therefore are less likely to survive.
B) the last trimester is the most risky period of development.
C) more females are conceived, but they are also less likely to survive.
D) there are more male conceptions, but male conceptions are less likely to successfully implant in the uterus.

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Male conceptions are more vulnerable than female conceptions and therefore are less likely to survive. This is because male fetuses develop more slowly than females and are more susceptible to genetic abnormalities during development. As a result, there are usually more female live births than males.

During Prenatal Development