Where Do the Atoms for a Fetus Come From?

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In summary, during conception, the atoms that form the fetus and baby come from the food and water that the mother consumes. This process is similar to how the body grows and develops as a person becomes an adult, with the necessary nutrients obtained through eating. It is not necessarily a new creation of atoms, but rather a rearrangement and utilization of existing ones.
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hi all,

i have a problem that has been puzzling me, when a child has been conceived where do the atoms come from that form the fetus and the baby, did the atoms that now are forming the baby exist before conception ,(leading me to think that maybe not everything is made from start dust if new atoms form) or even more remarkable, were these atoms off forming other types of matter and happen to drop what ever they were doing before conception and magically move off to form the baby when it was conceived?


sorry I am not a academic so my phrasing is terrible ...
 
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The atoms come from the food that the mother eats and water that she drinks. This is just like how your body grows as you become an adult. You need to eat food for this to occur.
 
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When a fetus is conceived, the atoms that make up its body come from the mother's body and the father's body. During conception, the sperm and egg unite to form a zygote, which then divides and grows into a fetus. The atoms that make up the zygote come from the sperm and egg, which are produced by the mother and father's bodies. These atoms were already present in the parents' bodies, and they are passed down to the developing fetus.

It's important to note that atoms are not created or destroyed, they simply rearrange and combine to form different structures. So, the atoms that make up a fetus were not created out of nothing, but rather were already present in the parents' bodies and were rearranged to form the new life.

Additionally, atoms are constantly cycling through the environment. The food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink all contain atoms that are constantly being used and recycled by our bodies. So, the atoms that make up a fetus may have existed in other forms before conception, but they are now being used to form the new life.

In summary, the atoms that form a fetus come from the parents' bodies and were already present in the environment. They are not created out of nothing, but rather rearranged and recycled to form the new life.
 

FAQ: Where Do the Atoms for a Fetus Come From?

Where do the atoms for a fetus come from?

The atoms for a fetus come from the mother's body. When a woman becomes pregnant, her body begins to supply the necessary nutrients and building blocks for the development of the fetus. These nutrients are primarily obtained through the food the mother eats.

Do the atoms for a fetus come from the father as well?

Yes, some atoms for a fetus do come from the father. While the majority of the nutrients and building blocks come from the mother, the father's genes also contribute to the development of the fetus. The father's DNA is combined with the mother's during fertilization, and this determines many of the characteristics and traits of the fetus.

Can a fetus get atoms from sources other than the mother?

No, a fetus can only get atoms from the mother's body. The placenta, which connects the mother and the fetus, is responsible for transferring all necessary nutrients and building blocks to the developing fetus. Other sources, such as blood transfusions or organ donations, do not contribute to the development of the fetus.

How do the atoms from the mother's body reach the fetus?

The atoms from the mother's body reach the fetus through the placenta. The placenta is a temporary organ that forms during pregnancy and acts as a barrier between the mother and the fetus. It allows for the transfer of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the mother and the fetus.

Are the atoms for a fetus the same as the atoms for an adult?

Yes, the atoms for a fetus are the same as the atoms for an adult. All living organisms are made up of the same basic building blocks, including atoms. The only difference is in the amount and arrangement of these atoms. As a fetus grows and develops, it acquires more atoms and these atoms are arranged in different ways to form different tissues and organs in the body.

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