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mutagen

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agent that induces a mutation within an organism, such as X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and certain chemicals such as carcinogens. KP is an agent capable of inducing a mutation (a change that alters the sequence or chemistry of bases in the DNA molecule) in the genetic material of an organism. [CUB]

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CHM Biodiversity

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http://biodiversity-chm.eea.europa.eu/nyglossary_terms/M/mutagen

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