Mader, Biology © 2016, 12e (Reinforced Binding) Student Edition (AP BIOLOGY MADER)
Mader, Biology © 2016, 12e (Reinforced Binding) Student Edition (AP BIOLOGY MADER)
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ISBN: 9780076739936
Author: Sylvia S. Mader Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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To determine:

The times in a person’s life when it is most important to avoid mutagens and the parts of body that should be most protected from mutagens.

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Mutagen is any chemical or physical agent that can cause mutation. Mutation is any sudden and heritable change in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The permanent alteration of nucleotide sequence of DNA can be referred as mutation. Mutagens include carcinogens and radiations like X-rays and UV (ultraviolet) rays.

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