Carcinogens or mutagens

In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material, mutagen can causes cancer. while a carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.

B. Singer has written:

'Molecular biology of mutagens and carcinogens' -- subject(s): Carcinogens, Chemical mutagenesis, Molecular biology

several. they are grouped together under the term, mutagens. many mutagens are also carcinogens (causing cancer) and vice versa, though some chemicals belong to one group and not the other. molecular mutagens include ENU, benzene, iazide salts, nitrous acid and ethidium bromide.

Heath J Carney has written:

'Review of short-term screening tests for mutagens, toxigens, and carcinogens' -- subject(s): Mutagenicity testing, Carcinogenicity testing