Q: What is the term for environmental causes of mutations?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

A mutation is a change in the base sequence of DNA or RNA. Environmental causes of mutations are called mutagens. The effects of a mutation depend on the type of mutation and whether it occurs in a gamete or body cell.

 Choices:

- pollutants

- catalysts

- carcinogens

- mutagens


A:
mutagens