Which of the following would not be considered a mutagen?

A. Ethidium bromide, a chemical that binds directly to DNA and deforms the double helix
B. Flavonoids, a family of compounds which can remove free radicals from cells
C. X-rays, which can break the bonds in DNA molecules
D. Nitrous acid, which can convert cytosine to uracil


Answer: B

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