If research suggested that a pregnant mother's use of an artificial sweetener caused harm to the fetus,the artificial sweetener would be considered a(n)
A) habituation.
B) stress hormone.
C) digestive enzyme.
D) teratogen.

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A teratogen is any substance or agent that causes abnormal development of the embryo or fetus and can lead to birth defects. If research suggests that an artificial sweetener causes harm to a developing fetus, it is considered a teratogen.

If Research Suggested That a Pregnant Mother's Use of an Artificial