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Mutagens

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Mutagens A mutagen is an agent, such as radiation or chemicals found in cigarette smoke, that can force a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such tha…
By Tanya Peifer

Problems 3

Which of the following is NOT a known mutagen
John is going to the dentist today to get some x-rays of his teeth. When he gets the x-rays taken he wears a lead gown. Why would this lead gown protect him from radiation?
Mutagens are the only cause for genetic mutations.