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Carbon monoxide (CO) is not classified as a mutagen. It primarily affects the body by binding to hemoglobin in red blood cells, reducing oxygen transport, which can lead to various health issues. While CO exposure can cause cellular stress and damage, the evidence does not firmly establish it as a direct cause of genetic mutations in DNA. Therefore, its primary concern is related to hypoxia and toxicity rather than mutagenicity.

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