MUTAGEN Definition :
It is Physical or Chemical agent that changes the genetic material are usually the DNA of an organism .
Types of mutagen :
1. Physical mutagen : X-RAY , Alpha particles. It many cause DNA brackage .
2. Chemical mutagen : Nitrous acid - It cause transition mutation by converting cytosine to Eurasian.
3. Biological mutagen : e.g; viruses- inserted into the genome and disturbs genetic function.
It is Physical or Chemical agent that changes the genetic material are usually the DNA of an organism .
Types of mutagen :
1. Physical mutagen : X-RAY , Alpha particles. It many cause DNA brackage .
2. Chemical mutagen : Nitrous acid - It cause transition mutation by converting cytosine to Eurasian.
3. Biological mutagen : e.g; viruses- inserted into the genome and disturbs genetic function.
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