A Mutagen That Inserts Between the Stacked Bases of a DNA

question 105

Multiple Choice

A mutagen that inserts between the stacked bases of a DNA double helix,distorting the DNA to induce single-pair insertions or deletions is called a(n) __________ agent.

• A)insertional
• B)interspersing
• C)intercalating
• D)distortional

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