Alkylating agents are able to cause birth defects in fetuses, which is described by the term:

A. keratosis
B. veno-occlusive
C. teratogenic
D. carcinogenic


c
Rationale: Alkylating agents are contraindicated during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, because they are teratogenic (able to cause birth defects in fetuses).

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