Assuming One Mutational Event in a Gene,on Average,which of the Following

question 4

Short Answer

Assuming one mutational event in a gene,on average,which of the following mutagens or mutational conditions would be expected to cause the most damage to a protein synthesized by such a mutagenized gene: 5-bromouracil,2-amino purine,ethylmethane sulfonate,or frameshift?

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