A physical or chemical entity that increases the mutation rate.
A physical or chemical agent capable of producing a heritable change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
Those chemicals or physical effects that can alter genetic material in an organism and result in physical or functional changes in all subsequent generations.
any chemical or physical agent that significantly increases the frequency of mutations about the spontaneous mutation frequency.
Agent or process that causes mutation, like chemicals, radiation or transposable elements.
A substance capable of causing genetic change.
A substance or agent capable of altering the genetic material in a living cell. See also Reproductive Toxin.
(mute´ ah jen) [L. mutare: change + Gr. genesis: source] • Any agent (e.g., chemicals, radiation) that increases the mutation rate.
A substance that produces a sudden change in the genetic make up of chromosomes.
A substance that increases the rate of mutation.
A chemical or physical agent that induces mutations.
A chemical or physical agent that induces permanent, transmissible genetic change.
Any agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutations in an organism.
Any substance that can cause a change (mutation) in the genetic material of a living cell.
Any agent that facilitates genetic mutations.
An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell other than what occurs during normal genetic recombination. Mutagenicity is the capacity of a chemical or physical agent to cause such permanent alteration.
A substance that is known or suspected to cause mutations.
anything that can increase the rate of abnormal change in cells, which can lead to cancer
A physical or chemical agent which causes a permanent change (mutation) in a gene. It may or may not be a carcinogen.
A chemical or physical agent that increases the frequency of mutation, usually by directly damaging the DNA.
A substance that can induce alterations in the DNA of either somatic or germinal cells.
Physical or chemical agents that cause mutation. Mutagens can cause cancer but all mutagens are not carcinogens.
A material that induces genetic changes in the DNA of chromosomes. Mutagens may effects the future generations if sperm or egg cells are affected.| Search | Help | Comments | Home
An agent which can induce mutation.
A substance that causes permanent damage to genes, that would not normally occur.
any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation
a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate through generational lines
an agent (chemical or physical) that can be demonstrated to cause a mutation
an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed
an agent that can cause an increase in the rate metastatic colorectal cancer of DNA mutation
an agent that causes a permanent heritable change (i
an agent that enhances the chance of a DNA mutation
a natural or human-made agent (physical or chemical) which can alter the structure or sequence of DNA
a substance that alters ones DNA
a substance that causes mutation (a mutation is DNA damage) e
a substance that changes hereditary genetic material contained in every living cell
a substance which can alter chromosomes or genes
a substance which can cause changes in the DNA of cells (mutations)
a substance which causes a genetic change
a substance which changes genes which are subsections of the DNA of cells
A chemical or physical agent that affects the genetic material in cells in such a way that it may cause an undesirable mutation to occur in some later generation. Such an agent is called mutagenic. Many mutagens are also carcinogens .
an agent that can change the genetic make-up of a cell. Mutagens can cause cancer, miscarriages and unwanted inherited traits.
an agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutation; includes X-rays, ultraviolet irradiation, and various chemicals.
A material that induces genetic changes into chromosomal DNA.
Any physical or chemical agent that, when applied to a group of living cells, increases the rate of mutation in those cells. A mutation is a change in the genetic material within a cell, which, under certain circumstances, can give rise to a cancer or a hereditary disease. Examples include ethylene oxide and some organic solvents.
A chemical substance or physical effect capable of inducing transmissible changes in the genetic material of a living cell that results in physical and functional changes in the descendants. Depending on the type of cells affected, ova or spermazoids, both male and female can be affected. Mutations can lead to birth defects, miscarriage, or cancer.
A chemical or physical agent able to change the genetic material in cells (see " Do all toxic chemicals cause mutations?", Understanding Toxic Substances).
An agent that induces mutation, such as radiation or certain chemicals.
A substance that alters inherited genetic material (DNA) of sperm and egg cells and leads to undesired inherited conditions.
Any substance that increases the likelihood of mutation in living tissue.
Any chemical or physical agent that causes a gene change (mutation) or speeds up the rate of mutation.
an agent that affects the genes or cells of the exposed people in such a way that it may cause cancer in the exposed individual or an undesirable mutation to occur in some later generation.
means an agent capable of producing a mutation.
Something that is capable of producing a genetic mutation (change), by causing changes in the DNA of living organisms.
An agent that causes mutation.
A chemical which causes a change in the genetic makeup of an organism which affects future generations.
An environmental agent that causes genetic mutations or defects.
A chemical compound that induces alterations in DNA and living cells.
An agent capable of causing mutations. Common examples are ultraviolet light, such as in sunlight, and anthracene, a material formed during the cooking of fatty meats on a barbecue grill.
An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell other than that which occurs during normal genetic recombination.
An agent (radiation or chemical substance) that is capable of increasing the mutation rate.
a substance that causes genetic mutations in sperm or egg cells.
Anything that can cause a change (or mutation) in the genetic material of a living cell.
F an agent such as certain chemicals or ionizing radiation that can bring about a mutation; there are about 2,000 known or suspected mutagens.
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.
A substance which includes genetic mutation
An agent that increases the frequency of mutation.
a substance or agent that produces genetic changes in living cells.
A substance that can cause a genetic change.
A substance that induces mutations.
An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell. Does not include changes occurring during normal genetic recombination.
any substance that is known to cause mutations.
A substance or agent that causes an increase in the rate of change in genes. These genetic changes, called mutations, can be passed along as the cell reproduces, sometimes leading to defective cells or cancer.
an agent that is capable of increasing the mutation rate. Mutation - 1) the process that produces a gene or a chromosome set differing from the wild-type; 2) the gene or chromosome set that results from such a process.
A substance that causes mutations - changes to the genetic material in the body. Substances that can damage genetic material can usually - but not always - cause cancer as well. [See: Evidence Supporting the Mutagenicity of Fluoride | Fluoride & Cancer
an agent that has a tendency to increase MUTATIONS.
A substance that causes an increased mutation rate.
An agent, such as a chemical, ultraviolet light, or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.
A substance or agent that causes genetic mutations, or chemical alteration of the genetic material, DNA.
Chemical compounds that induce mutations in DNA and living cells.
Any substance or any form of energy that can bring about a mutation in DNA.
A chemical or physical agent that interacts with DNA to promote the appearance of mutations.
Chemical or form of radiation that causes inheritable changes (mutations) in the DNA molecules in the genes found in chromosomes. See carcinogen, mutation, teratogen.
a substance that can cause a change or mutation in genetic material
a substance that causes a change in the amount or structure of genetic material
A chemical or physical agent that is capable of inducing genetic mutations by causing changes in DNA. Most mutagens are carcinogens.
A chemical which causes mutations in bacteria, animals or humans is called a mutagen.
an agent that changes the hereditary genetic material which is a part of every living cell. Such a mutation is probably an early step in the sequence of events that ultimately leads to the development of cancer.
Any substance that can induce heritable changes (mutations) of the genotype in a cell as a consequence of alterations or loss of genes or chromosomes (or parts thereof)
any substance capable of altering genetic information.
A chemical or physical agent that can cause a mutation in a DNA molecule.
Any agent that causes genetic mutation.
a chemical or other physical agent that interacts with DNA to cause a mutation.
(mutagenicity, mutagenic) – A substance that causes damage to DNA, and that can possibly lead to cancer.
A mutagen is a substance that causes mutations. A mutation is a change in the genetic material in a body cell. Mutations can lead to birth defects, miscarriages, or cancer.
A substance that can induce an alteration in the structure of DNA.
Anything that can cause mutations in genetic material. Mutagens can disrupt DNA, and set in motion a chain of events that can lead to inherited health problems. This may not happen in the next generation but could appears several generation down the line...Skincare and cosmetics made with mutagenic ingredients COULD lead to serious health issues emerging in your family – make it a priority to 'KNOW' these ingredients and avoid products that contain them. Chemicals, pesticides and radiation are amongst the things that have been shown to have 'mutagenic' properties. Glossary of Terms - N
An agent that can induce mutation in organisms.
Agent that causes biological mutation. Examples include chemicals, radioactive elements and ultraviolet light. See pentachlorophenol.
Substance that alters the genetic structure of the sperm or egg before conception.
Something in the environment that causes mutations.
In biology, a mutagen (Latin, literally origin of change) is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic information (usually DNA) of an organism and thus increases the frequency of mutations above the natural background level. As many mutations cause cancer, mutagens are typically also carcinogens. Not all mutations are caused by mutagens: So-called "spontaneous mutations" occur due to errors in DNA replication, repair and recombination of DNA sequences.