AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

MUTATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not considered a mutagen?
A
Cigarette smoking
B
UV rays
C
Coca cola
D
Processed foods & preservatives
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acetic acid does not cause any mutation, hence it is not a mutagen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of mutagens include radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, and certain chemicals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of mutagens include tobacco products, radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation and a wide variety of chemicals. Exposure to a mutagen can produce DNA mutations that cause or contribute to certain diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -

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