Consider the following statements regarding mutagens and their effects on chromosomes:\n1. Ionizing radiation (like X-rays) causes double-strand breaks in DNA, leading to chromosomal rearrangements.\n2. Colchicine acts as a chemical mutagen by preventing spindle fiber formation, which can induce polyploidy.\n3. Ultraviolet (UV) light is a highly penetrating ionizing radiation that directly causes non-disjunction.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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