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Which of the following is considered a mutagen?

UV light
DNA polymerase
red meat
all of the above are correct

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Answer: All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutagen is any substance or particles or anything that causes changes in genetic material of the cell(DNA). This can harm the cells and lead to dangerous diseases like cancer.

Examples of mutagens are utraviolent light,alpha particle, x- rays, gamma rays et.c.

Researches have shown that red meat and DNA polymerase can cause mutation.

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