A teratogen is:
A)a genetic defect that occurs when two recessive genes are paired at conception
B)any environmental agent that can do damage to the developing baby
C)a fertilized egg that undergoes rapid cell division
D)any physical defect in an unborn child

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A teratogen is any environmental agent that can cause harm or abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus. This includes substances such as drugs or alcohol, infections, and radiation exposure, among others. It is not a genetic defect or a physical defect in the unborn child.

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