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What Is the Term for a Toxic Agent That Causes

Question 92

Question 92

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What is the term for a toxic agent that causes harm or birth defects in a fetus or embryo?


A) A carcinogen
B) A mutagen
C) Pathogens
D) A teratogen
E) A neurotoxin

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