mutagenic

(adjective)

Capable of causing mutation.

Related Terms

  • carcinogenic
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Examples of mutagenic in the following topics:

  • Damage to Proteins and Nucleic Acids

    • Bacteriostats commonly used in laboratory work include sodium azide (which is acutely toxic) and thiomersal (which is a mutagen in mammalian cells).
  • Mutation

    • Mutations are caused by radiation, viruses, transposons, and mutagenic chemicals.
  • Industrial Production of Antibiotics

    • Mutation is often used and is encouraged by introducing mutagens such as ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, or certain chemicals.
  • Genetic Analysis

    • Bacteria possess extra chromosomal genetic elements that encode for antibiotic resistance, toxins, virulence determining genes, and reduced sensitivity to mutagens such as heavy metals.
  • Teratogens

  • Ultraviolet Light

    • Moreover, UVC can cause adverse effects that can variously be mutagenic or carcinogenic.
  • Plant Adaptations to Life on Land

    • The organism is also subject to bombardment by mutagenic radiation because air does not filter out the ultraviolet rays of sunlight.
  • The Origins of Archaea and Bacteria

    • Early earth was prone to geological upheaval and volcanic eruption, and was subject to bombardment by mutagenic radiation from the sun.
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

    • As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic.
  • Generalized Recombination and RecA

    • These double-strand breaks can be caused by UV light and other radiation, as well as chemical mutagens.
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