A teratogen is most likely to cause __________.
A) a deformity of the limbs
B) aneuploidy
C) trisomy
D) nondisjunction
E) a mutation

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A teratogen is an agent or factor that can cause a birth defect in a developing fetus. Deformities of the limbs are a common type of birth defect caused by teratogens. An example of a teratogenic agent that can cause limb deformities is thalidomide, which was prescribed as a sleeping aid and anti-nausea medication in the 1950s and 1960s and led to thousands of cases of limb deformities.

A Teratogen Is Most Likely to Cause __________