What Is the Name Given to Substances That Can Cause

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the name given to substances that can cause birth defects or even death if exposure to them occurs during the embryonic period?

• A)Mutagens
• B)Antibiotics
• C)Fungicides
• D)Teratogens
• E)Pesticides

Differentiate between adolescent cliques and crowds in terms of size, intimacy, and purpose.

Comprehend the concepts of intimacy, trust, and gender norms within peer relationships.

Identify factors that lead to peer conformity and its implications.

Recognize the significance of cliques and crowds in child versus adolescent development.

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that is not expressed in the phenotype unless it is present on both chromosomes of a pair, overshadowed by dominant genes when in combination.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive gene.

Similar Mutation

A genetic alteration that is closely related in sequence or effect to another mutation within an organism's DNA.

Exocytosis

A cellular process involving the transport of materials out of a cell via vesicular transport, crucial for the secretion of neurotransmitters and hormones.