The Period During Prenatal Development in Which the Developing Organism

question 57

Multiple Choice

The period during prenatal development in which the developing organism is most susceptible or vulnerable to environmental intrusions is the period of the

• A) ovum.
• B) zygote.
• C) embryo.
• D) fetus.

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