The First Environmental Agent Shown to Induce Mutation Was

question 7

Multiple Choice

The first environmental agent shown to induce mutation was .

• A) UV radiation
• B) Heavy metals
• C) X-rays
• D) Gamma rays
• E) Uranium

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