Colchicine is a __________

Type of virus that induces mutation in humans

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Physical agent

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Chemical mutagen

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Type of mutation

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Solution

The correct option is C
Chemical mutagen

A mutagen is any agent that changes the genetic material. They can be either physical mutagens or chemical mutagens. Colchicine is a chemical mutagen that can induce mutation in organisms. It has been used by scientists in research to study the effect of mutation.

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