THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
GENE MUTATION
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Question
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a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation.
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carcinagen
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mutagen
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insertion
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deletion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A mutagen is a chemical or physical agent capable of inducing changes in DNA called mutations. Examples of mutagens include tobacco products, radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation and a wide variety of chemicals.
Detailed explanation-2: -(MYOO-tuh-jen) Anything that causes a mutation (a change in the DNA of a cell). DNA changes caused by mutagens may harm cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. Examples of mutagens include radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, and certain chemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mutagens are chemical and physical factors that can induce mutation. They do so by altering the base pair sequence during the DNA during replication process.
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