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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question

Question

Which term refers to the process by which environmental or genetic factors disrupt normal fetal development, causing congenital abnormalities?
Options
A Mutagenesis
B Carcinogenesis
C Teratogenesis
Correct Answer
D Embryogenesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Teratogenesis is the process by which environmental or genetic factors interfere with or disrupt normal fetal development, eventually causing congenital abnormalities.

Hint

It involves agents called teratogens.

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