[Campbell Biology P.1064] Based on the "Endocrine Disruptors" section, which of the following... | Practice Question

Based on the "Endocrine Disruptors" section, which of the following best defines an endocrine disruptor?

  • A: A natural hormone produced by the body that causes reproductive abnormalities.
  • B: A foreign molecule that interrupts the normal function of a hormone pathway.
  • C: A synthetic estrogen prescribed to pregnant women to prevent miscarriage.
  • D: A chemical found in plastics that mimics beneficial estrogens in the body.

Explanation

The text defines an endocrine disruptor as 'a foreign molecule that interrupts the normal function of a hormone pathway'. Examples like DES and bisphenol A are given, but the definition itself is the core concept.