Which of the Following Mutagens Is Most Different Than the Others

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mutagens is most different than the others in terms of its effect on DNA?

• A)Acridine orange
• B)Intercalating agent
• C)Planar mutagen that inserts between stacked bases
• D)Base analogue

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Definitions:

Final Reaction

The last in a series of chemical reactions, often resulting in the formation of the desired product.

Citric Acid Cycle

The Citric Acid Cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle, is a series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, where it is the end product, and can be further processed to lactate, enter the Krebs cycle, or lead to the synthesis of amino acids.

Glucose Transporter

Proteins that facilitate the transport of glucose across cell membranes, playing crucial roles in energy supply.