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

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Definitions:

Carrageenan

A family of linear sulfated polysaccharides that are extracted from red edible seaweeds and used in the food industry as gelling agents.

Agar

A gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, used as a medium for bacterial growth in laboratory settings.

Thickeners

Substances added to liquids to increase their viscosity without substantially modifying their other properties, often used in food processing and cosmetics.

Apicomplexans

Parasitic protists that reproduce in animal cells.