A Teratogen Is A

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Multiple Choice

A teratogen is a:

• A) specific type of genetic mutation that typically results in severe birth defects.
• B) harmful agent, such as a chemical, drug, or disease, which can cause abnormal development or birth defects.
• C) segment of DNA that is sometimes found on both the X and Y chromosome and that commonly results in intellectual disability.
• D) recessive gene that is usually found only on the Y chromosome and that causes hemophilia and red-green color blindness in males.

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