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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question
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Which statement about teratogens is accurate?
Options
A They only affect the fetus during the third trimester.
B They are always chemical substances.
C They can be environmental or genetic factors that disrupt development.
Correct Answer
D They are always preventable.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Teratogenesis refers to the process by which environmental or genetic factors interfere with normal fetal development.

Hint

The definition includes both categories of factors.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 627 of 2556
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