Chemical mutagens, UV radiation, and ionizing radiation all increase mutation rates, but they have different mechanisms. Which type of mutagen would be best suited for creating large deletions and rearrangements within a genome?
A) chemical mutagens
B) UV radiation
C) ionizing radiation
D) Chemical, UV, and ionizing radiation would create large deletions and rearrangements if used in a very high dose.
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