Influence of NNMG on ethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM - 1154

N' - Nitro - N - nitroso - N - methylguanidine (NNMG) is a potent mutagen, capable of inducing point mutations and other genetic alterations. NNMG has been shown to be carcinogenic in some studies. NNMG is used in research to study mutagenesis, carcinogenesis and DNA repair mechanisms.NNMG is a hazardous chemical that requires careful handling and storage due to its mutagenic and potentially carcinogenic properties. In the present study influence of some chemical mutagens, i.e., NNMG on ethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM - 1154 has been assessed. It has been found that NNMG under trial has stimulating influence and has enhanced the production of ethanol.