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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