Mutagens are useful in biotechnology research for
A) producing organisms with altered phenotypes.
B) producing new organisms which have beneficial traits from two or more organisms.
C) selecting genetic mutants resistant to radioactivity.
D) removing undesirable traits from microbes.
E) producing DNA fragments for cloning.

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Mutagens are substances that cause mutations in DNA. These mutations can lead to altered phenotypes, which can be useful in biotechnology research, such as producing organisms with desired traits. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Mutagens Are Useful in Biotechnology Research for