Abstract
The induction of sister-chromatid exchanges (SCEs) and chromosome aberrations (CAs) by benzo[a]pyrene (BP), 2-aminofluorene (2-AF) and cyclophosphamide (CP) in the root cells of Vicia faba was examined. BP and 2-AF induced CAs, but not SCEs. CP induced both SCEs and CAs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 187-192 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Mutation Research - Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis |
Volume | 228 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 Feb |
Keywords
- 2-Aminofluorene
- Benzo[a]pyrene
- Chromosome aberration
- Cyclophosphamide
- Sister-chromatid exchanges
- Vicia faba
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis