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Keywords: Mutation, Carcinogen, Genetic, Induce, Heritable

Related Terms: Epigenetic, Expression, Genetic, Inducer, Mutagenesis, Mutagenicity, Mutation, Polymorphism, Genetic Engineering, Genetically Modified Organisms, Genes , Genetic Marker, Deletion Mutation, Haplotype, Methylation, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism, Snp, Epigenetics, Mutant, Genetic Linkage, Point Mutation, Genomic Imprinting, Gene Mutation, Genetic Modification, Spontaneous Mutation, Suppressor Gene, Suppressor Mutation, Homeotic Mutation, Genetic Effects, Mutagens, Induction, Allozymes, Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Back Mutation, Genotoxicity, Genotoxic, Mutations, Lethal Gene, Recombinant, Genetic Markers, Germline Mutation, Genetic Mutation, Mutagenic, Polymorphisms, Repression, Hereditary Mutation, Haploinsufficiency, Mutagenesis, Single Gene Disorder

A chemical compound or other external influence (such as ionizing radiation) which causes mutations{3}.

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an energy source or substance that induces mutations in DNA. See genetic mutation.

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An agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutation. There are natural and artificial (caused by man) mutagens. See Mutation.

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A physical or chemical entity that increases the mutation rate.

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