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mutagen

Any substance that increases the rate of gene mutation. A mutagen may also act as a carcinogen.



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(PAHs) in meat; HCAs and PAHs are mutagens (chemicals capable of causing mutations in
In earlier experiments, lincomycin acted as a mutagen, changing genetic information in bacteria, algae, microscopic aquatic animals and fish.
In earlier experiments, lincomycin acted as a mutagen, changing genetic information in bacteria, algae, microscopic aquatic animals and fish.
 
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