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Assertion: UV radiation is mutagen. Reason: UV radiation can cause mutation in organism.
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The term "mutagen" refers to any agent (physical or chemical) that can induce a genetic mutation or increase the rate of mutation. The term "mutation" refers to the alteration of DNA sequences which consequently changes the genotype and phenotype of an Show more…
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