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Mutagens are chemical or physical agents that can alter the structure or sequence of DNA, causing mutations. Which of these is a CHEMICAL mutagen?

A) heat
B) X-Rays
C) UV-Radiation
D) carcongian

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D). Carcinogens are chemical factors in an organism's environment that can cause spontaneous mutation.
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Answer: D) carcinogens

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutagen is a chemical or physical agent which is capable enough to change the genetic make up of the organism hence, result in mutation. The mutagen can be in the form of radiation such as X-rays, UV rays, heat or chemical substances. The carcinogens are the chemical substances which are capable of causing mutations which are responsible for cancer.

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