Of the following conditions and infections, which provides an example of potential damage that only occurs during a critical period of prenatal development?
A) herpes
B) Tay- Sachs
C) rubella
D) toxoplasmosis
E) PKU

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Rubella, or German measles, when contracted by a pregnant woman, especially during the first trimester, can lead to congenital rubella syndrome in the developing fetus. This syndrome can cause a range of severe birth defects, including heart problems, developmental delays, and deafness, highlighting the critical nature of prenatal development timing for this particular infection.

Of the Following Conditions and Infections, Which Provides an Example