Question

What is a mutagen? name a physical factor that can be a mutagen

Answer 1

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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.

Answer 2

Answer:

All the physical and chemical factors that induce mutation UV radiation /X rays.All the physical and chemical factors that induce mutation are called mutagens. The physical factors which can be a mutagen are the ionizing radiations like X-rays gamma rays & the non-ionizing radiations like ultraviolet rays.

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