Alkylating Agents, Such as Ethylmethane Sulfate (EMS), Are Mutagens Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

Alkylating agents, such as ethylmethane sulfate (EMS) , are mutagens because they

• A)promote deletions and insertions.
• B)remove amine groups.
• C)add hydroxyl groups to bases.
• D)add ethyl or methyl groups to bases.
• E)fit between stacked bases and disrupt replication.

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