Toxicology Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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