What is the difference between mutagens and carcinogens?

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Not all mutagens cause cancer, but all carcinogens have the potential to cause cancer. Carcinogens are substances that damage DNA and can result in cancer. Mutagens, on the other hand, are agents that cause mutations in DNA, but not all mutations result in cancer. Therefore, B is incorrect (not all carcinogens are mutagens), and A and E are also incorrect. C is partially correct but lacks the distinction between mutagens and carcinogens. So, option D is the correct answer.

What Is the Difference Between Mutagens and Carcinogens