HEREDITY
MUTATIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is not a Mutagenic factor(causes mutations).
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X-rays
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Chemicals we smoke or eat
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Drinking water
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Tanning
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication during cell division, exposure to mutagens or a viral infection. Germline mutations (that occur in eggs and sperm) can be passed on to offspring, while somatic mutations (that occur in body cells) are not passed on.
Detailed explanation-2: -Infrared rays do not cause mutation, hence it will be the correct option.
Detailed explanation-3: -The mutagen produces mutations in the DNA, and deleterious mutation can result in aberrant, impaired or loss of function for a particular gene, and accumulation of mutations may lead to cancer. Mutagens may therefore be also carcinogens.
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