Meaning of MUTAGEN

Pronunciation:			'myootujun
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation
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	See Also:		agent
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An agent that gives rise to mutations. Common mutagens include UV radiation, ethyl bromide and 5-Bromouracil. Compare with teratogen.
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Glossary
	Definition:		Any agent or process that can cause mutations. See Mutation An agent that causes a permanent genetic change in a cell. Does not include changes occurring during normal genetic recombination.
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