Answer: The correct answer is-
an agent that causes a mutation in DNA.
Mutagen is an agent or a substance that causes permanent change in the genetic material of living organisms ( DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid). This process is called mutation.
A mutagen can be a chemical, physical or biological agent that causes mutation in the DNA.
Example- Physical agents such as -
- Ionizing radiations like alpha particles, gamma rays, X-rays that brings break in the DNA and cause other damages.
- Ultraviolet radiations that creates pyrimidine dimers ( T=T) and causes replication errors if damage is not repaired.
Part A: B
Part B: C
Hope this helps!
There are so many examples for that in different areas, like biology experiment carried out in our lab recently.
Here's one linhttps://www.creative-biogene.com/support/Lentiviral-Vectors-the-Application-for-CAR-T-Therapies
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