If a teratogen interferes with prenatal development only during a particular period of time, the period of development in which the teratogen can exert its effect is called:
A) a teratogenic period
B) a teratogenic stage
C) a critical period
D) a high-risk - low-reward stage

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A critical period is a specific period during development when an organism is particularly susceptible to the effects of a teratogen. During this time, exposure to a teratogen can have a significant impact on the development of the organism, whereas exposure outside of this critical period may have little or no effect. The other choices are not accurate in describing this concept.

If a Teratogen Interferes with Prenatal Development Only During a Particular