Question

Name one physical and one chemical mutagen

Answer 1

Physical mutagen::- Ultraviolet and radiation ray(alpha,beta,gamma) Chemical mutagen::- 5-bromo-deoxyuridine (5BU).

Answer 2

Explanation:

A mutagen is any agent that affects a change (specifically referring to a change in DNA). Thus any carcinogen (that increases the risk of getting cancer by causing mutations) is a mutagen. Common mutagens include: bromine, sodium azide, psoralen, benzene, x-rays, gamma rays, alpha particles, ultraviolet radiation, etc