If research suggested that a pregnant mother's use of an artificial sweetener caused harm to the fetus,the artificial sweetener would be considered a(n)

A) FAS.
B) form of DNA.
C) depressant.
D) teratogen.

A teratogen is any substance or agent that can potentially cause harm or birth defects to a developing fetus. If research suggested that an artificial sweetener caused harm to a fetus, it would be considered a teratogen. FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) is a specific birth defect caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy, DNA is a molecule that contains genetic instructions, and a depressant is a substance that slows down the central nervous system.