Question 11 Which of the following terms is used to describe any substance, such as a drug, chemical, or virus, that can bring about a birth defect? a. teratogen b. critical period c. biohazard d. carcinogen
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Step 1: Understand the term "teratogen" A teratogen is any substance, organism, or physical agent that can cause malformations or functional abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus. Show more…
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