# Life Sciences Paper 1, November 2024, question 2.1.4

> A tubal pregnancy is a type of ectopic pregnancy. Marked mark by mark. Q2.1.4, Life Sciences Paper 1 November 2024, 3 marks.

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Subject: Life Sciences. Source: Based on Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q2.1.4. Marks: 3. Not yet checked by a teacher.

## Question 2.1.4 (3 marks)

A tubal pregnancy is a type of ectopic pregnancy. The fertilised egg implants inside the fallopian tube instead of in the uterus. In most cases the embryo stops developing and dies, and the mother may be in danger.

Explain why an embryo that implants in the fallopian tube is unlikely to survive.

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