Greta's child has facial deformities,learning difficulties,and delayed growth.If these defects could be traced to a teratogen used by Greta when she was pregnant,which was she most likely consuming?
A)nicotine
B)cocaine
C)marijuana
D)alcohol

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Of the four options given, alcohol is the most likely teratogen to cause the described defects. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a known cause of facial abnormalities, learning difficulties, and delayed growth in babies born to mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana have not been definitively linked to these particular defects.

Greta's Child Has Facial Deformities,learning Difficulties,and Delayed Growth