1) Agent 2) It changes genes 3) Radiation
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A substance that causes physical changes in chromosomes or biochemical changes in genes.
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any agent capable of altering the genetic constitution of a cell by changing the structure of the hereditary material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). ... [2 related articles]
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Anything that causes a mutation (a change in the DNA of a cell). DNA changes caused by mutagens may harm cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. Examples of mutagens include radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, and certain chemicals.
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An agent/substance that is capable of increasing the mutation rate.
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A mutagen is an agent that causes a permanent heritable change (i.e., a mutation) into the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of an organism.
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Agent causing mutations.
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Anything that can cause a change (or mutation) in the genetic material of a living cell.
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Any agent or process that can cause mutations. See Mutation.
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A substance which if inhaled, ingested or penetrates the skin may produce a risk of hereditable genetic defects ie a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material which results in a change to the characteristic of the daughter cells.
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<chemistry, oncology> An agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutation, includes X-rays, ultraviolet irradiation (260 nm) and various chemicals. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(mu´tә-jәn) an agent that induces genetic mutation.
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An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell. Does not include changes occurring during
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An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell other than that which occurs during normal
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A substance that causes mutations (genetic damage).
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Agent causing mutations.
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Substance causing genes in an organism to mutate or change.
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Agent that causes biological mutation. Examples include chemicals, radioactive elements and ultraviolet light. See pentachlorophenol.
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A substance or agent that causes genetic mutations, or chemical alteration of the genetic material, DNA
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Mutagen: Something capable of causing a gene-change. Among the known mutagens are radiation, certain chemicals and some viruses.
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An agent capable of modifying the DNA in the genes, causing mutations.
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anything that can increase the rate of abnormal change in cells, which can lead to cancer
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noun any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation
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Any substance that increases the rate of gene mutation. A mutagen may also act as a carcinogen
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a substance or preparation capable of inducing mutation.
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