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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) waves
- Many metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium and nickel
They 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.
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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 is example of mutagenic agent?
Radiation such as x-rays and gamma rays and ultraviolet light are examples of mutagens.
How can mutagens cause genetic mutations in spite of your body DNA repair enzymes?
Mutagens cause a change in DNA and by this way they can produce mutant DNA repair enzymes.
Fill in the blank Environmental causes of mutations are called?
mutagens
Substances used to increase the rate of mutations?
Mutagens are substances that increase the rate of mutations by altering DNA, causing changes in the genetic material of an organism. Common mutagens include UV radiation, certain chemicals like ethidium bromide, and some viruses. These mutagens can lead to errors in DNA replication, resulting in genetic mutations.
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.
Examples of chemical what include asbestos found in cigarette smoke?
Mutagens
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
Give 4 examples of environmental mutagens?
x rays, uv rays, manta rays, ray charles
What is example of mutagenic agent?
Radiation such as x-rays and gamma rays and ultraviolet light are examples of mutagens.
What are examples of mutagens that can lead to lung cancer?
Smoking tobaccoInhaling tobaccoBeing exposed to radon gas or asbestosRadiation therapyGenes/Family history
What factors causing mutation?
Mutagens are chemical or physical factors that increase the rate of mutation. Some are natural, and some are synthetic. Some examples of mutagens are: - Cosmic rays - Some viruses - Harmful atomic radiation - Recreational drugs - Tobacco - Alcohol - Pesticides - Asbestos - Soot
What are physical mutagens give some examples?
examples: 1. heat and x-rays : leads to formation of neoguanosine crosslinks 2. uv light : formation of cyclobutane dimers 3. ionizing radiations
Who studied mutagens?
Charlesiey Ericoiey >:)
Who discovered mutagens?
Barnes Devries
How does mutagens enter a human's body?
Mutagens can enter the human body through various routes such as inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Once inside the body, mutagens can disrupt DNA and lead to mutations that can potentially contribute to the development of cancer. It is important to minimize exposure to mutagens to reduce the risk of negative health effects.
What are 2 examples of mutagen?
Two examples of mutagens are ultraviolet radiation, which can cause changes in DNA by creating thymine dimers, and certain chemicals like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in cigarette smoke, which can interact with DNA and cause mutations.
