A Mammalian Fetus Possesses a Mutation That Causes It to Synthesize

A mammalian fetus possesses a mutation that causes it to synthesize only adult hemoglobin. How will this mutation affect the fetus?

A) The fetus will derive more oxygen from its mother's bloodstream.
B) The fetus will derive less oxygen from its mother's bloodstream.
C) The fetus will derive the same amount of oxygen from its mother's bloodstream as if it produced fetal hemoglobin.
D) The fetus will not derive oxygen from its mother's bloodstream, as oxygen is provided by the amniotic fluid.
E) The fetus will not derive oxygen from its mother's bloodstream, as the blood of the fetus does not come into contact with maternal blood.