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What are mutagens ?

A

Chemicals that react with ozone and destroy the same

B

Chemicals are radiations that cause change in genetic material

C

Infectious RNA molecules

D

Methane producing archaebacteria

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The correct Answer is:
B
Chemicals and rediation that cause change in genetic material are mutagens.
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