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Dictionary » M » Mutagen MutagenAny agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation.Any factor that is responsible from an increase in the [[ frequency of [[mutations of an organism.mutagen (Science: chemistry, oncology) An agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutation, includes x-rays, ultraviolet irradiation (260 nm) and various chemicals.
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Results from our forumage and cumulative impact of carcinogensThat definition for carcinogen is wrong, I mistakenly defined "mutagen," not "carcinogen." A carcinogen is just any cancer-causing agent. Many mutagens are carcinogens.
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Mutated cellsYes they very much can and its possible if the cell is left in presence of another mutagen that brings about an opposite effect or it can be made possible by the repair mechanisms. are there any other ways?? there should be... does anyone over here know of any more?
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Mutation rates?Let's say, you get ~2 colonies per plate on control and ~100 colonies per plates on mutagen plates. So, the mutation rate has increased 50-times, didn't it?
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