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Question
CBSEENBI12002913

Drugs that cause malformation in developing embryo during pregnancy are called

  • Teratogens

  • Nicotine

  • Tranquillisers

  • Alcoholic beverages

Solution

A.

Teratogens

Teratogens is an agent that can cause malformations of an embryo on the foetus. This can be a chemical substance, a virus or ionising radiation. Mostly, during the first three months of pregnancy, the pregnant lady should avoid all contact with teratogen.