Chemical and physical agents that increase mutation rates by damaging DNA and increase the likelihood of developing cancer are known as _____.

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Carcinogens are agents that increase mutation rates by damaging DNA and increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Oncogens and tumor-associated agents are not directly related to DNA damage and mutation. Malignant transformers and antitumor suppressor agents are not recognized scientific terms.

Chemical and Physical Agents That Increase Mutation Rates by Damaging