Which of the Following Will Not Generally Cause Mutations

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not generally cause mutations?

• A)chemicals
• B)radiation
• C)mechanical forces
• D)DNA replication

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Definitions:

Stereoisomeric Forms

Different forms of a compound that have the same structural formula but different arrangements of atoms in space.

Allylic Bromides

Organic compounds containing a bromine atom bonded to an allylic position, which is one carbon away from a double bond in a hydrocarbon chain.

2-Methylpent-1-Ene

An organic compound characterized by a six-carbon chain with a double bond starting from the first carbon and a methyl group on the second carbon.

NBS

N-Bromosuccinimide, a chemical reagent used in the bromination of alkenes, alcohols, and for the synthesis of various brominated compounds.