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Which of the following statements about mutagens and teratogens is correct?
Which of the following statements about mutagens and teratogens is correct?
- Mutagens and teratogens both cause harmful effects on the developing fetus during pregnancy.
- Mutagens alter the DNA sequence of an individual, while teratogens cause harmful effects on the developing fetus during pregnancy. (correct)
- Mutagens cause harmful effects on the developing fetus during pregnancy, while teratogens alter the DNA sequence of an individual.
- Mutagens and teratogens both alter the DNA sequence of an individual.
Which of the following statements is true about mutagenesis and carcinogenesis?
Which of the following statements is true about mutagenesis and carcinogenesis?
- Mutagenesis and carcinogenesis are two different processes.
- All mutagens are always carcinogens.
- Mutagenic effects occur mainly in the nucleus of a cell and are permanent. (correct)
- Carcinogenic effects occur mainly in the nucleus of a cell and are permanent.
Which of the following is essential for mutagenic and carcinogenic effects to occur?
Which of the following is essential for mutagenic and carcinogenic effects to occur?
- Chemicals should alter the DNA sequence of an individual.
- Chemicals should cause permanent damage to DNA in a cell. (correct)
- Chemicals should cause harmful effects on the developing fetus during pregnancy.
- Chemicals should alter the nucleus of a cell.
Where do mutagenic effects occur mainly?
Where do mutagenic effects occur mainly?
When does the teratogenic effect occur?
When does the teratogenic effect occur?
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Mutagens
Mutagens
Substances that can cause permanent changes to an organism's DNA sequence.
Teratogens
Teratogens
Agents that cause birth defects in a developing fetus.
Mutagenesis
Mutagenesis
The process of altering DNA sequences in a cell.
Carcinogenesis
Carcinogenesis
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Where does mutagenesis occur?
Where does mutagenesis occur?
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