Which is considered a chemical mutagen? tanning beds tobacco X-rays sunlight

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Mutagens are chemical or physical agents, having ability to alter the genetic material of an individual and cause mutations. Physical mutagens are physical agents or substances, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and UV rays.

Chemical mutagens include those chemicals that can cause mutations, such as nicotine, ethylene bromide, and nitrosamines. Tobacco is a chemical mutagen as it contains various mutation-causing chemicals, such as nicotine and nitrosamine.

Thus, the correct answer is option). 'tobacco.'

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