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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!
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Are asbestos considered a chemical mutagen responsible for chromosomal mutations?
Yes, asbestos is considered a chemical mutagen that can cause chromosomal mutations. Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to DNA damage, chromosomal alterations, and mutations in cells, increasing the risk of developing cancer.
How can you use the mutation and mutagen in the same sentence?
Exposure to a mutagen, such as UV radiation, can lead to genetic mutations in organisms.
What is carcinogens and 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.
Why are revertants observed in Ames test?
To determine whether whatever chemical that was introduced to the bacteria is a mutagen. More revertants means better mutagen ie. the probability of a strain reverting back to wild-type is high since probability of a mutation in the DNA is high due to induced mutation by the mutagen. Less revertants means poor mutagen ie. the probability of a strain reverting back to wild-type is low since probability of a mutation in the DNA is attributed to just the probability of an error in replication.
What is an example of a mutagen?
Mutagens are any factor that increases the chance of or induces tumour formation. Three examples are as follows:Radioactive waves (Gamma rays, alpha and beta particles)Ultra-violet (UV) wavesMany metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium and nickelThey are not equal in their levels of harmfulness or range, with alpha particles being the most harmful of the above, but also the mutagen with the lowest range.
A what is a physical or chemical agent that causes damage to DNA?
What is a physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA?
What is physicial or chemical agents known as that can cause mutagen?
a change in the mRNA makes a mutation of the DNA
If you have just learned that a chemical you work with is a mutagen What effect does this chemical have?
A mutagen is a substance that can change the genetic material (DNA) of an organism, increasing the frequency of mutations. This can lead to potential harmful effects such as an increased risk of cancer or other genetic disorders in both the exposed individual and their offspring.
What type of mutagen changes Adenine into Hypoxanthine?
chemical mutagens
A chemical that causes a chromosome to break is called a?
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Is a mutagen a abnormal gene sequence?
No, a mutagen is an agent (usually a chemical) that mutates DNA. It can cause an abnormal DNA sequence in a gene or elsewhere
A physical or chemical agent that changes the nucleotide sequence of DNA is called what?
A mutagen is the term used to describe any physical or chemical agent that can alter the nucleotide sequence of DNA, leading to mutations.
Are asbestos considered a chemical mutagen responsible for chromosomal mutations?
Yes, asbestos is considered a chemical mutagen that can cause chromosomal mutations. Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to DNA damage, chromosomal alterations, and mutations in cells, increasing the risk of developing cancer.
Is a toxic chemical a mutagen?
ask urself All matter, gaseous, liquid or solid, are chemicals or mixtures of chemicals. By definition, a mutagen is a substance or entity that causes DNA cells to mutate. Oxygen is probably the most mutagenic chemically, which could explain why cancer rates are increasing as life expectancy increases. (Less to do with 'lifestyle choices'?)
Is diabetes a mutagen?
No. Diabetes is a condition, not a substance, and therefore cannot be a "mutagen".
When was Environmental Mutagen Society created?
Environmental Mutagen Society was created in 1969.
What is the safest chemical?
i think the safest chemical is oxeygen Oxygen is a very powerful mutagen but, on the other hand, it's essential to human life. Yet too little or too much and it's lethal. It's not the chemical, but the dose of the chemical.
