A Teratogen Is a Harmful Agent or Substance That Can

question 43

True/False

A teratogen is a harmful agent or substance that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Atoms

The simplest atoms consisting of only one proton and one electron.

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions, serving as an electron carrier in metabolic processes.

Acetyl Coenzyme A

A central metabolite in cellular metabolism, involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.

Aerobic Respiration

Aerobic respiration is a biological process in which glucose is broken down using oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.