What Is a Teratogen

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is a teratogen?

• A) a fertilized ovum that undergoes more rapid cell division than is typical for a zygote
• B) any physical defect in an unborn child
• C) any environmental agent that can do damage to the developing baby
• D) a genetic syndrome that occurs when two recessive genes are paired at conception

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Definitions:

Mental Process

The internal operations of the mind that include thinking, feeling, and decision-making.

Self-Correcting Process

A mechanism or system that is designed to identify and correct errors or deviations from a desired state or norm automatically.

Manipulates Factors

To control or alter variables or components in an experimental setting to determine their effects on an outcome.

Experiment

A method of testing hypotheses by observing the outcomes of controlled conditions.