Biology A-Level
chemical mutagens
What chemical mutagens means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of chemical mutagens
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Agents that work in other ways, such as base analogues incorporated in place of normal bases, alkylating agents that add chemical groups, and intercalating agents that slot between the bases.
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