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Mutations Flashcards

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What are Mutagens?

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Mutagens are physical or chemical agents that can increase the likeliness of mutations

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What are some types of mutagens?

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Radiation, Chemicals, UV light

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What are the effects of these mutagens?

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Radiation and some chemicals can cause birth defects and cancer and UV light can cause skin carcinoma

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Science test 2023 Term 2 Week 10 Monday (8 decks)

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