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How do mutagens affect chromosomes?

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Powerful mutagens may result in chromosomal instability, causing chromosomal breakages and rearrangement of the chromosomes such as translocation, deletion, and inversion. Such mutagens are called clastogens. Some mutagens can cause aneuploidy and change the number of chromosomes in the cell. (Hope this helps you.)
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Answer:they change the chemical composition DNA, which can affect the structure or number or chromosomes

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