Lead and mercury mutagenesis: type of mutation dependent upon metal concentration.

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Lead and mercury are toxic metals that are widely distributed in the atmosphere, soil, and groundwater. It is estimated that 2-4 x 10(4) tons of these metals are released annually into the environment by natural and industrial processes. Therefore, human exposure to low relatively nontoxic concentrations of these metals is unavoidable. However, the possible health effects of such exposure remain controversial. We...

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