What causes the impaired fetal development induced by rubella?
A) The virus induces key cells to form a 23rd chromosome.
B) toxins produced by the rubella virus
C) alteration of chromosome number by the virus
D) induction of an error of metabolism within key brain cells
E) deletion of key enzymes within the brain

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Rubella virus can produce toxins that affect fetal development, leading to a range of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome. There is no evidence that the virus induces the formation of a 23rd chromosome or causes alterations of chromosome numbers, errors of metabolism, or deletions of enzymes within the brain.

What Causes the Impaired Fetal Development Induced by Rubella