Induced Mutations Can Occur as a Result of ________

question 90

Multiple Choice

Induced mutations can occur as a result of ________. (Select all that apply)

• A) chemicals that alter the structure of purines or pyrimidines so they no longer form complementary base pairs
• B) nonionizing radiation causing formation of adenine dimers
• C) chemicals that add a functional group to nucleotides that distort their structure and cause errors during replication or repair
• D) ionizing radiation damaging DNA by creating reactive ions that chemically alter nucleotides

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