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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.
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∙ 11y agoAll carcinogens are mutagens but not all mutagens are carcinogens?
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∙ 14y agoCarcinogens cause mutations in the genes responsible for cell growth.
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∙ 10y agoThese substances can cause cancer. For example: cigarettes.
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What are some factors that can cause DNA damage during cell division?
DNA can be damaged by any mutagen. Some mutagens are carcinogens. Carcinogen means a cancer causing agent.
Explain how mutagens can cause genetic mutations in spite of your body's DNA repair enzymes?
Mutagens cause a change in DNA and by this way they can produce mutant DNA repair enzymes.
Why does food dye that has been identified as a chemical mutagen poses as a greater danger for a developing fetus than for an adult?
Chemical Mutagens - Chemical mutagens can be divided into two classes those mutagens which can cause mutations to both replicating and non replicating DNA, are called as class I mutagens, those chemicals, which affect replicating nucleic acids are called as class II mutagens. So, a fetus is replicating DNA alot more than we are so im assuming that there is a higher risk for cell mutations in a fetus than a grown person :S not sure....i have to answer the same question as well. right now. BAH!
Carcinogens are chemicals that cause?
Cancer or gene mutations.
Liver cell that detoxifies carcinogens?
Peroxisomes and I am 100% sure
State the name given to agents that increase the chances of cancerous growth?
Carcinogens or mutagens
What has the author B Singer written?
B. Singer has written: 'Molecular biology of mutagens and carcinogens' -- subject(s): Carcinogens, Chemical mutagenesis, Molecular biology
Which toxin causes cell mutation?
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.
What has the author Heath J Carney written?
Heath J Carney has written: 'Review of short-term screening tests for mutagens, toxigens, and carcinogens' -- subject(s): Mutagenicity testing, Carcinogenicity testing
What are some common causes of mutation?
At conception: There are almost always mutations when the cell is fertilized. This is what helps retain genetic diversity.Pre-birth: Impurities in the blood stream of the mother (such as those attained through smoking or drinking).Post birth: Carcinogens (cancer is a type of mutation), and other mutagens. (most known mutagens are carcinogens).
What are the main types of mutagens?
physical mutagens-e.g. uv radiation chemical mutagens-e.g. nitrous acid biological mutagens-e.g. viral infection
What are three types of mutagens?
Mutagens may be of physical, chemical, or biologic origin. Examples of physical mutagens include Ultraviolet rays, radioactivity, and over high temperature. Examples of chemical mutagens include nicotine, pesticides, and methane. Examples of biologic mutagens include bacteria and viruses.
What carcinogens are in pesticides?
Your moms carcinogens are in pesticides?!?!?!?!?!
X rays ultraviolet light and radioactive substancesthat can chage the chemical nature of DNA are classified as?
mutagens.
Who discovered mutagens?
Barnes Devries
Who studied mutagens?
Charlesiey Ericoiey >:)
Are mutagens living or nonliving?
living
