Agent that causes an abnormality
The term teratogen refers to any environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period.
However,genes influence the extent to which the developing organism is affected by teratogens.
Please look over the list of genetic/environmental factors and pick one.
A teratogen is any agent that causes an abnormality following fetal exposure during pregnancy. Teratogens are usually discovered after an increased prevalence of a particular birth defect. For example, in the early 1960’s, a drug known as thalidomide was used to treat morning sickness.
Discuss the possible long-term developmental effects the teratogen you chose could have into adulthood.
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