Question

What is a mutagen in biology?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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A mutagen is a agent which causes change in DNA by mutations.

A mutagen increases the frequency of mutations by changing the genetic material.

It can be physical agent or chemical agent.

Mutagen can cause diseases by harming the cells such as cancer.

Examples of mutagen include bromine, gamma rays, uv rays etc.