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mutagen An agent that increases the mutation rate within an organism. Examples of mutagens are X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and certain chemicals such as carcinogens.

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A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | © A Dictionary of Ecology 2004, originally published by Oxford University Press 2004. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

mutagen An agent that increases the mutation rate within an organism. Examples of mutagens are X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and certain chemicals, such as carcinogens.

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