14 Nov 2021
Problem 19
Page 475
Section: CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 17: The immune system and disease
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Background and context
Mutation comes into the picture when the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is altered or damaged in such a way that it deviates from the genetic message being carried by the gene. Mutagen is a substance or agent that can cause permanent changes in the physical structure of a DNA gene in such a way that the genetic message will be changed.
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