Which of the Following Is TRUE About How Teratogens Usually

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about how teratogens usually work?

• A) The impact of a teratogen is the same for all organisms.
• B) The impact of a teratogen stays the same over the course of prenatal development.
• C) Damage from teratogens is always evident at birth.
• D) Each teratogen affects a specific aspect of prenatal development.

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