Definitions for mutagen
ˈmyu tə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛnmu·ta·gen

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1. mutagennoun

   any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation

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1. mutagennoun

   A chemical compound or other external influence (such as ionizing radiation) which causes mutations.

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1. mutagennoun

   any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

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1. Mutagen

   In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that permanently changes genetic material, usually DNA, in an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level. As many mutations can cause cancer in animals, such mutagens can therefore be carcinogens, although not all necessarily are. All mutagens have characteristic mutational signatures with some chemicals becoming mutagenic through cellular processes. The process of DNA becoming modified is called mutagenesis. Not all mutations are caused by mutagens: so-called "spontaneous mutations" occur due to spontaneous hydrolysis, errors in DNA replication, repair and recombination.

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1. mutagen

   A mutagen is a physical or chemical substance or agent that has the capacity to alter the genetic material (DNA or RNA) within an organism's cells, leading to mutations. These changes can cause diseases including cancer, or can lead to genetic variation and evolution. Mutagens can be naturally occurring, like radiation or certain chemicals, or man-made such as industrial pollutants and certain medications.

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1. Mutagen

   In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material, usually DNA, of an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level. As many mutations cause cancer, mutagens are therefore also likely to be carcinogens. Not all mutations are caused by mutagens: so-called "spontaneous mutations" occur due to spontaneous hydrolysis, errors in DNA replication, repair and recombination.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mutagen in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of mutagen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ GCIDE
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3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mutagen
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutagen
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6. ^ Wikidata
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