5 Chief Agents that Bring Mutation in Organisms
The following points highlight the five chief agents which bring about mutation in organisms. The agents are: 1. Induction of Mutation by Ionizing Radiations 2. Non-Ionizing Radiations 3. Heat and Temperature 4. Mustard Gas 5. Chemical Mutagens. Agent # 1. Induction of Mutation by Ionizing Radiations: X-ray is representative of ionizing radiations- a group including alpha, beta and gamma radiation [...]