Alkylating Agents Such as Ethylmethane Sulfate (EMS) Function as Mutagens

question 20

Multiple Choice

Alkylating agents such as ethylmethane sulfate (EMS) function as mutagens to

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

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