Ontological Term Details

Compound
CDB000045 (Acetaldehyde)
Term
Mutagen
Definition
A chemical substance that alters the genetic material of an organism, and increases the frequency of mutations above the naturally-occuring rate.
Parent Term
Indirect biological role
Parent Definition
An indirect function of a chemical which affect the physiological state of any organism (apart from the source organism, if of biological source).
Synonyms
  • Mutagenic agent
  • Other Compounds Mapped to 'Mutagen'
  • CDB000045 (Acetaldehyde)
  • CDB000668 (Styrene)
  • CDB005261 (Glyceraldehyde)
  • References