MCQ
Mutagens are
  • A
    Chemical agents which cause change in $DNA$
  • B
    Physical agents which cause mutation
  • C
    Cancer producing agents
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
d
Mutagen may be physical or chemical agents, which causes change in $DNA$ sequence. Like $UV-$radiation acridne dye, etc.

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