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What is a Mutagen? Name a physical factor that can be a Mutagen.

Dear Student, Agents(physical or chemical) which bring about mutations are known as mutagens. Nitrogenous bases in DNA are changed due to physical mutagens like radiations i.e. X-rays, UV rays, and gamma rays and some chemical mutagens. Regards.

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Substances that bring about mutation is called mutagens. The factors include sunlight,tobacco.. ... 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.......
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