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Nesterboy [21]
3 years ago
7

Which is considered a chemical mutagen? tanning beds tobacco X-rays precious metals

Biology
2 answers:
Monica [59]3 years ago
7 0

Mutagens can be defined as the chemical or physical agents that have the capability to change the genetic material of an organism's DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) increasing the mutation in the population. The chemical mutagens are the chemical compounds which causes mutations in the genetic materials. The tobacco is considered as the chemical mutagen, it changes a person's DNA and leads to the formation of the cancer.

Hence, the answer is 'tobacco'.

ohaa [14]3 years ago
4 0

Ans.

Mutagens are chemical or physical agents, having ability to alter the genetic material of an individual and cause mutations. Physical mutagens are physical agents or substances, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and UV rays.

Chemical mutagens include those chemicals that can cause mutations, such as nicotine, ethylene bromide, and nitrosamines. Tobacco is a chemical mutagen as it contains various mutation-causing chemicals, such as nicotine and nitrosamine.

Thus, the correct answer is option). 'tobacco.'

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