Sunday, October 9, 2011

3.34 Causes of Mutation

1. Radiation e.g x-rays
                          sunshine (UV Rays )   > skin cancer

2. Chemicals e.g Tars (tobacco)  > cancer

     Chemicals which cause mutations are called, Mutages. 
     Chemicals that cause cancer are called Carcinogens. 


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