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an environmental angent that changes DNA. APEX
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Eric Janifer
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∙ 6y agoA substance that causes a mutation <<< apexx
It is any agent (such as, chemical) that is responsible for mutation, typically a genetic mutation.
A mutagen is a substance which increases the frequency of mutation in a plant or animal population, which can lead to a variety of consequences.
When DNA is copied, damage can be caused by physical and chemical agents know as Mutagens
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WILL BATMAN
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∙ 13y agomutagenic factors are factors that could change the DNA sequence that makes up the gene.this factors could be hereditary or enviromental.
hereditary includes insertion deletion.Enviromental could be exposure to high intensity of ultraviolet rays high penetarting rays gamma rays toxic chemicals such as hydroxylamine infections........
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∙ 11y agoAny agent that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation. The most common examples are x-rays, ultraviolet irradiation (260 nm) and various chemicals.
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What is physicial or chemical agents known as that can cause mutagen?
a change in the mRNA makes a mutation of the DNA
A what is a physical or chemical agent that causes damage to DNA?
What is a physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA?
If you have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen What effect does this chemical have?
If you have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen What effect does this chemical have?
Is carbon tetrachloride a mutagen?
of course it is!
Substances used to increase the rate of mutations?
pretty much any substance that is radioactive. just like in Fallout 3
Is diabetes a mutagen?
No. Diabetes is a condition, not a substance, and therefore cannot be a "mutagen".
What is the most common mutagen?
Ionizing radiation is the most common form of mutagen.
When was Environmental Mutagen Society created?
Environmental Mutagen Society was created in 1969.
How does a mutagen work?
Mutagen turns people into what animal it most recently been in contact with.
How might a mutagen cause cancer?
A mutagen could change a gene that tells a cell when to stop growing.
What is physicial or chemical agents known as that can cause mutagen?
a change in the mRNA makes a mutation of the DNA
A what is a physical or chemical agent that causes damage to DNA?
What is a physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA?
What is a example of mutagen?
asbestos
If you have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen What effect does this chemical have?
If you have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen What effect does this chemical have?
Iss benzene a mutagen?
yes
What are 2 examples of mutagen?
smoking
Is carbon tetrachloride a mutagen?
of course it is!
