Any environmental factor that can cause a birth defect is known as a(n)________.
A)babinski
B)pollutant
C)teratogen
D)mutation

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A teratogen is any factor, including environmental factors such as pollutants, that can cause birth defects or abnormalities in a developing fetus. Babinski refers to a reflex test, and a mutation is a change in DNA sequence that can result in various effects.

Any Environmental Factor That Can Cause a Birth Defect Is