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3.3.4 Quiz: Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells

Question 3 of 10

A child has been born prematurely and is experiencing severe asthma-like

symptoms. Exposure to what most likely affected cell differentiation in the

growing embryo?

O A. Alcohol

B. Radiation

O C. Certain antibiotics

O D. Carbon monoxide

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Answer

B. Radiation

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Exposure to radiation can damage the DNA of developing cells, which can lead to abnormal cell differentiation and development. This can result in various health problems...