Question

multiple choice question
an environmental agent, such as a virus or a drug, that can interfere with normal prenatal development is known as a

teratogen

exposure

malformation

dose

Explanation:

A teratogen is defined as an environmental agent (like viruses, drugs, or chemicals) that disrupts normal prenatal development, leading to birth defects or developmental issues. Exposure refers to contact with such an agent, malformation is an abnormal structure caused by disruption, and dose is the amount of an agent, none of which match the definition provided in the question.

Answer:

teratogen