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Exploring the Potential of Pesticides and Herbicides to Induce Genetic Mutations
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What is the primary mechanism by which pesticides and herbicides induce genetic mutations?
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Alkylation of DNA
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Pesticides and herbicides can induce genetic mutations primarily through the alkylation of DNA. Alkylation refers to the addition of an alkyl group to a DNA molecule, which can cause changes in the DNA sequence and lead to mutations.