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A drug or other agent that induces defects during embryonic development is known as a:_______

a) carcinogen
b) teratogen
c) syncytia
d) capsomere

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Answer:

teratogen

Step-by-step explanation:

Teratogens are substances that may produce physical or functional defects in the human embryo or fetus after the pregnant woman is exposed to the substance.

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