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Which of the following is an example of a mutagen?Group of answer choicesradiationX-rayUV radiationsome organic chemicalsall of these

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Which of the following is an example of a mutagen?

  • Group of answer choices
    • radiation
    • X-ray
    • UV radiation
    • some organic chemicals
    • all of these
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Solution

All of these are examples of a mutagen.

Here's why:

  1. Radiation: High-energy radiation, such as that released by radioactive substances, can cause mutations by breaking the covalent bonds in DNA.

  2. X-ray: X-rays are a type of ionizing radiation that can cause mutations in DNA.

  3. UV radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UV-B radiation, can cause mutations by leading to the formation of pyrimidine dimers in DNA.

  4. Some organic chemicals: Certain organic chemicals, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, can intercalate into DNA and cause mutations.

So, all of these - radiation, X-ray, UV radiation, and some organic chemicals - are examples of mutagens.

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