Suppose 3 mothers were accidentally exposed to a teratogen during their pregnancies. Who would have the lowest risk for having a child with some sort of birth defect?
A) Abbey, who is exposed during the germinal period of prenatal development
B) Brittany, who is exposed during the embryonic period of prenatal development
C) Whitney, who is exposed during the fetal period of prenatal development
D) All 3 women would have approximately equal chances of having a child affected by the teratogen.

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During the germinal period, teratogens rarely have an effect, because implantation has not yet occurred; therefore, chemicals and diseases are not easily transmitted to the zygote.

Suppose 3 Mothers Were Accidentally Exposed to a Teratogen During