Agents That Cause Damage During Embryonic or Fetal Development Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Agents that cause damage during embryonic or fetal development are called:

• A) teratogenic.
• B) mutagenic.
• C) multifactorial agents.
• D) polygenic agents.

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