The toxic effect of a teratogen is MOST likely to occur during the _____ of development-that is, when a specific system or organ is forming most rapidly.

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The sensitive period is when specific systems or organs are forming most rapidly and are thus most vulnerable to the toxic effects of a teratogen. The other options are not as relevant to the question as the sensitive period.

The Toxic Effect of a Teratogen Is MOST Likely to Occur