The Fact That Exposure to a Teratogen During the Period

question 33

Multiple Choice

The fact that exposure to a teratogen during the period of the zygote often leads to a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) while the same exposure during the period of the fetus can lead to minor defects of bodily structures or systems demonstrates that

• A) ​the impact of teratogens depends on the genotype of the organism
• B) ​the impact of teratogens changes the course of prenatal development
• C) ​different teratogens affect different aspects of prenatal development
• D) ​the impact of a teratogen depends on the amount, or dose, of the teratogen

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Definitions:

Price Controls

Government-imposed limits on the prices that can be charged for goods and services in a market.

Consumers Gain

The benefit or surplus that consumers receive from purchasing goods and services at a price lower than their maximum willingness to pay.

Own Price Elasticity

The responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its own price.

Rent Controls

Government-imposed limits on the amount landlords can charge for leasing property, aimed at making housing more affordable for renters.