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

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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