All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

a. malnutrition during pregnancy can affect fetal cell division.
b. malnutrition during critical periods can have irreversible effects.
c. high-nutrient-density food fed after the critical period can remedy a growth deficit.
d. whatever nutrients are needed during a critical period must be supplied at that time.


c

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