Only at a toxic dose is lead acetate significantly mutagenic to G12 cells. Lead nitrate is not significantly mutagenic at any dose. Although both compounds are water-soluble, lead acetate, but not lead nitrate, forms a fine white insoluble precipitate upon addition to growth medium.
What are 5 mutagens?
Such mutagens are called promutagens.
- Physical mutagens.
- DNA reactive chemicals.
- Base analogs.
- Intercalating agents.
- Metals.
- Biological agents.
- Bacterial.
- Yeast.
What are 4 examples of mutagens?
Examples of mutagens include radioactive substances, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, and certain chemicals.
