The name for any agent that causes a change in the genetic structure of an organism is:
A) mutagen.
B) mutant.
C) mutate.
D) mutation.
A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Mutant is a changed cell or organism.
C) Mutate is to change.
D) Mutation is the process of changing.
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