Question

select the activities that are likely to lead to exposure to a mutagen.
select the three answers that are correct.
□ smoking tobacco
□ drinking filtered water
□ applying inorganic pesticides
□ consuming alcohol
□ eating overripe produce

Explanation:

Mutagens are agents that cause genetic mutations. Smoking tobacco exposes one to harmful chemicals like benzopyrene which are mutagens. Inorganic pesticides often contain mutagenic substances. Consuming alcohol can also lead to mutagen - related effects (e.g., acetaldehyde from alcohol metabolism is mutagenic). Filtered water is generally safe and not a source of mutagens. Eating overripe produce may have some spoilage but is not typically a significant source of mutagens.

Answer:

smoking tobacco, applying inorganic pesticides, consuming alcohol