When does a fetus double in weight, gaining an additional three to four pounds of body fat?
A) during the last two months of the fetal period
B) during the third and fourth months of the germinal period
C) during the first two months following conception
D) during the first two to eight weeks of prenatal development

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During the last two months of the fetal period, the fetus doubles in weight and gains an additional three to four pounds of body fat. This is when most of the significant growth and development occurs in the fetus.

When Does a Fetus Double in Weight, Gaining an Additional