Mutagenicity refers to the induction of permanent transmissible changes in the amount or structure of the genetic material of cells or organisms.

What is a mutagenesis study?

In molecular biology, mutagenesis is an important laboratory technique whereby DNA mutations are deliberately engineered to produce libraries of mutant genes, proteins, strains of bacteria, or other genetically modified organisms.

What is genotoxicity and mutagenicity?

Genotoxicity is the state of causing toxic effects on the genome (DNA+CHROMOSOMES) but mutagenicity is concentrated around DNA.