A teratogen is __________.
A) a genetic defect that occurs when two recessive genes are paired at conception
B) any environmental agent that can damage 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 damage to the developing fetus or embryo during pregnancy. This includes things like drugs, chemicals, infections, and radiation. It is not related to genetic defects or physical defects in the unborn child.

A Teratogen Is __________