Chemical, Physical, or Biological Agents That Can Induce Birth Defects

question 13

Multiple Choice

Chemical, physical, or biological agents that can induce birth defects are called

• A) mutagens.
• B) carcinogens.
• C) free radicals.
• D) teratogens.

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Weathered Limestone

Limestone that has undergone chemical or physical breakdown by weathering processes, changing its texture and composition.

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The process by which a material is dissolved.

Weathering Type

Classification of the processes by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces and changed chemically under Earth's surface conditions, including physical, chemical, and biological weathering.

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