mutagen

• Substance ou agent physique capable d'induire une mutation génétique ou d'augmenter la fréquence de mutations dans un organisme.

A noun referring to any physical or environmental agent that can induce a genetic mutation or increase the rate of mutation.

1. Mutation-causing agentC1formalscientific

   Any physical or environmental agent that can induce a genetic mutation or increase the rate of mutation in an organism's DNA.

   Agent mutagène

   • Exposure to certain chemicals can act as a mutagen in laboratory tests.
   • Radiation is a well-known mutagen that can alter DNA sequences.
   • Scientists study mutagens to understand their effects on human health.