Which Statement About the Harm Done by Teratogens Is True

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the harm done by teratogens is true?

• A) Passive smoking is rarely harmful to the developing fetus.
• B) The genetic makeup of the mother and the developing organism plays an important role.
• C) The negative impact of teratogens is usually reversible.
• D) The most serious defects occur in the germinal period.

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