Definition of Mutagen

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Mutagen

The term 'Mutagen' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell. Does not include changes occurring during normal genetic recombination'.

The term 'Mutagen' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'A substance that causes mutations (genetic damage)'.


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