A neonate has been diagnosed with a birth defect. The mother took a medication known to harm a developing fetus. The medication is considered to be a(n):
a. Alpha-fetoproteinB. AutosomeC. Teratogen
D. Mutation
C
Alpha-fetoprotein may indicate the possibility that the baby has spina bifida. It does not cause a birth defect. An autosome directs the growth and development of an individual. A teratogen is a chemical, agent, or factor that causes physical defects in the developing embryo. A mutation is an accidental error in duplication, arrangement, or loss of parts of the DNA code.
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