mutagen

[US]/ˈmjuːtəˌdʒɛn/
[UK]/ˈmjuːtəˌdʒɛn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a substance that induces mutations in organisms; an agent that causes genetic alteration; a material that induces mutations in biological organisms
Word Forms
Pluralmutagens

Phrases & Collocations

mutagen exposure

mutagen testing

mutagenic effects

mutagen source

mutagen risk

mutagen identification

mutagen analysis

mutagen regulation

mutagen classification

mutagen mechanism

Example Sentences

exposure to a mutagen can increase the risk of cancer.

scientists are studying how mutagens affect dna.

some chemicals are known to be strong mutagens.

mutagens can be found in certain food products.

regulations are in place to limit exposure to mutagens.

testing for mutagens is crucial in drug development.

mutagens can lead to genetic mutations in organisms.

environmental mutagens can originate from pollution.

understanding mutagens helps in cancer research.

some viruses are considered mutagens due to their effects on dna.

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